Emergency services recovered the body of a man from Sykes Reservoir in Alexandra Park, Edgeley, after being called to reports of someone in difficulty in the water on the evening of 9 July. Greater Manchester Police and other agencies cordoned off the scene and later confirmed the man’s identity.
Victim named and inquest listed
The man has been identified as 48-year-old Craig McCormick. Stockport Coroner’s Court has listed the opening of an inquest into his death, with the initial hearing scheduled for the coming Friday.
Emergency response and investigation
Police, paramedics and fire crews attended the reservoir after the alarm was raised at around 8.30pm on the night in question. A short time after crews arrived, a man’s body was recovered from the water. Greater Manchester Police said they are "looking into the full circumstances of the incident" and urged the public to remember the dangers of open water.
"We are looking into the full circumstances of the incident," said Greater Manchester Police, while also reminding people of the serious risks associated with open water.
Local reaction
Tributes have been posted on social media by friends and acquaintances. Messages described the loss as deeply felt and recalled happy memories spent with Mr McCormick. Examples of comments shared online included thanks for "years of fun and laughter" and brief messages from those who called him a friend and "brother."
- Sykes Reservoir, Alexandra Park, Edgeley – incident location
- Date of incident – 9 July; emergency call approx. 8.30pm
- Victim named – Craig McCormick, aged 48
- Next procedural step – opening of inquest at Stockport Coroner’s Court
What the coroner’s hearing will cover
The opening of an inquest is the procedural step that records a death and examines the available evidence. It will establish the identity of the deceased and outline the facts known to the coroner at this stage. Any decisions on further investigations or an inquest conclusion will follow as the coroner reviews evidence from police and other agencies.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Location | Sykes Reservoir, Alexandra Park, Edgeley |
| Date of incident | 9 July (evening) |
| Named | Craig McCormick, 48 |
| Next step | Opening hearing at Stockport Coroner’s Court |
Local residents are reminded that open water can be hazardous and to keep clear of reservoirs and similar sites. Further updates will follow after the coroner’s hearing and any subsequent statements from Greater Manchester Police or other agencies involved in the inquiry.
If you have information relevant to the incident, contact Greater Manchester Police through their public enquiry channels. The coroner’s office will publish details about the hearing and any outcomes in due course.
