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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.'
Daily Mirror
25-05-2025
- Daily Mirror
Urgent appeal as elderly couple found dead after car pulled from reservoir
John and Marilyn Saxon, both 78, were found dead after a vehicle was recovered from Crook Gate Reservoir in Denshaw, Saddleworth, on March 15, according to police Police have launched a fresh appeal after a "kind and generous" elderly couple were found dead when a car was pulled from a reservoir. Detectives are continuing their inquiries into the heartbreaking incident that saw John and Marilyn Saxon, both aged 78, lose their lives after their car was discovered in a Saddleworth reservoir. Emergency services were called to Crook Gate Reservoir, Denshaw, in the wake of the incident on Saturday, March 15, around 10am. It is believed the couple were driving on Huddersfield Road when their car left the road and ended up in the water. As the ongoing probe seeks to uncover the events leading to the crash, an appeal for CCTV footage earlier this week sought two individuals who may hold vital information. Yesterday, the Greater Manchester Police shared a new CCTV image, hoping it would help find two further people who could provide crucial evidence for the case. In gratitude for communal assistance, 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. "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." The family of the Saxons previously paid tribute to what they described as a "kind, caring and generous" couple, according to Manchester Evening News. Previously, a spokesperson for their family paid tribute to the couple, saying: "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."
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.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Yahoo
Police want to speak to these witnesses following fatal road collision in Denshaw
Greater Manchester Police have released a CCTV image of two witnesses they want to speak to following a fatal road traffic collision in Denshaw earlier this year. Police were first called following reports of a collision after a car was located in Crook Gate Reservoir in Denshaw on March 15. Husband and wife John and Marilyn Saxon, both aged 78, were later recovered from the water that day and were pronounced dead at the scene. READ MORE: Tragic message friend sent to Jay Slater at 3am the morning he went missing READ MORE: LIVE: Major junction CLOSED as lorry overturns and leaves huge pile of debris - latest updates 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." Police have since been investigating how the vehicle they were driving in along Huddersfield Road on the edge of the reservoir could have entered the water. Join the Manchester Evening News WhatsApp group HERE From enquiries so far, officers believe the car left the carriageway before being located in Crook Gate reservoir, but are now at a stage of their investigation where they are appealing for two witnesses to come forward. "The individuals in the CCTV image were at Junction Inn car park, Rochdale Road in Denshaw at around 7pm on 14 March 2025," said GMP in a statement. This pub is just a mile from the reservoir. "It is believed they may have information, as witnesses, that could assist investigators," the statement continued. "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." Day in day out, our reporters in the Manchester Evening News newsroom bring you remarkable stories from all aspects of Mancunian life. However, with the pace of life these days, the frenetic news agenda and social media algorithms, you might not be getting a chance to read it. That's why every week our Features and Perspectives editor Rob Williams brings you Unmissable, highlighting the best of what we do - bringing it to you directly from us. Make sure you don't miss out, and see what else we have to offer, by clicking here and signing up for MEN Daily News. And be sure to join our politics writer Jo Timan every Sunday for his essential commentary on what matters most to you in Greater Manchester each week in our newsletter Due North. You can also sign up for that here. You can also get all your favourite content from the Manchester Evening News on WhatsApp. Click here to see everything we offer, including everything from breaking news to Coronation Street. If you prefer reading our stories on your phone, consider downloading the Manchester Evening News app here, and our news desk will make sure every time an essential story breaks, you'll be the first to hear about it. And finally, if there is a story you think our journalists should be looking into, we want to hear from you. Email us on newsdesk@ or give us a ring on 0161 211 2920.
BBC News
19-03-2025
- BBC News
Tribute to couple whose car plunged into reservoir
A tribute has been paid by the family of a "caring" husband and wife who died after their car went into a bodies of John and Marilyn Saxon, both 78, were recovered from Crook Gate Reservoir in Saddleworth, Oldham on Saturday, Greater Manchester Police investigation into how their vehicle entered the water is taking place, the force a tribute the married couple's family said they were "kind, caring and generous". Officers were called to the reservoir after the incident at about 10:00 GMT on Saturday. The family have asked for "privacy during this difficult time", the police said. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
