THE body of a man found in Lymm Dam has been identified. 

Cheshire Police have confirmed that the man's next-of-kin have been informed following the discovery on Friday.

Police have launched an investigation after emergency services were called to the scene following a report of a body at 7.50am in Lymm Dam on Church Road.

Access was closed to the area while officers established the circumstances with the help of the underwater search team.

The death is not being treated as suspicious.