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Daily Mail
25-05-2025
- Daily Mail
Police release CCTV of pair they would like to speak to after couple in their 70s died when their car plunged into a reservoir
Police have called upon a pair they would like to speak to as witnesses after a couple died when their car sank into a reservoir. A road collision saw the pensioners, husband and wife John and Marilyn Saxon, both aged 78, dead after the car was found in Crook Gate Reservoir in Denshaw, Manchester on 15 March. Emergency crews rushed to the accident at around 10 am but the couple were already dead at the scene and later recovered from the water that day. From enquiries so far, officers believe the car left the carriageway before being located in the reservoir. Following a previous CCTV appeal earlier this week they were able to identify the two witnesses who we were previously appealing for help to locate. Officers have now released a further CCTV image of two more witnesses they would like to speak to who were also in the area around 7pm the day before the couple were found as it is believed they may have information that could assist the investigation. In a tribute, a spokesperson for their family said: 'The family of John and Marilyn want to pay tribute to a kind, caring and generous husband and wife who sadly passed away following an incident at the reservoir on Saturday. 'The family ask for privacy during this difficult time.' Greater Manchester Police said: 'Police were called following reports of a fatal road traffic collision after a car was located in Crook Gate Reservoir in Denshaw on 15 March 2025, officers attended and two people, a man and a woman in their 70s, were sadly pronounced dead at the scene. 'From enquiries so far, officers believe the car left the carriageway before being located in Crook Gate reservoir. 'Officers are now in a position in their investigation to release a further CCTV image of two more witnesses they would like to speak to who were also at Junction Inn car park, Rochdale Road in Denshaw at around 7pm on 14 March 2025 and it is believed they may have information, as witnesses, that could assist investigators. 'If you are the individuals in the image, know who they are, or can provide any information about this incident please contact us, the Serious Collision Investigation Unit can be contacted on 0161 856 4741, quoting log 851-150325.'
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
Police issue update after elderly couple found dead in reservoir car wreckage
Police have issued an update after an elderly couple were found dead when a car was pulled from a Saddleworth reservoir. Detectives are continuing to investigate a collision which led to John and Marilyn Saxon, both 78, being tragically pulled from the wreckage more than two months ago. Officers were called out to Crook Gate Reservoir, in Denshaw, shortly after 10am on Saturday, March 15. READ MORE: Hundreds pay tribute as teenagers killed in Salford horror crash named and pictured READ MORE: Road blocked as family and friends pay tribute to two teenagers killed in motorbike crash It's believed the couple had been travelling by car along Huddersfield Road before their vehicle left the carriageway and entered the water. Their family previously paid tribute to the 'kind, caring and generous husband and wife'. An investigation into how the collision took place is ongoing, and a CCTV appeal was issued to find two potential witnesses earlier this week. In an update issued today (Saturday), Greater Manchester Police has released a further CCTV image, showing two more people who may be able to assist officers with their enquiries. A GMP spokesperson said: "Officers would like to thank the public for their support in sharing the previous CCTV appeal as they were able to identify the two witnesses who we were previously appealing for help to locate. "Officers are now in a position in their investigation to release a further CCTV image of two more witnesses they would like to speak to who were also at Junction Inn car park, Rochdale Road in Denshaw at around 7pm on March 14, 2025, and it is believed they may have information, as witnesses, that could assist investigators. Join the Manchester Evening News WhatsApp group HERE "If you are the individuals in the image, know who they are, or can provide any information about this incident please contact us, the Serious Collision Investigation Unit can be contacted on 0161 856 4741, quoting log 851-150325. "Alternatively, details can be shared on our LiveChat function on our website or via the independent charity, Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111." --- For the latest stories and breaking news visit Get the latest headlines, features and analysis that matter to you by signing up to our various Manchester Evening News newsletters here. You can also get all your favourite content from the Manchester Evening News on WhatsApp. Click here to stay up to date with the latest. Follow us on X @mennewsdesk for all the latest stories and updates on breaking incidents from across the region and beyond, as well as on our Facebook page here. If you prefer reading our stories on your phone, consider downloading the Manchester Evening News app here, and our newsdesk will make sure every time an essential story breaks, you'll be the first to hear about it.
