Petition for safety barriers along canal breaks 50,000 mark

The family of a man who died after falling in a canal say they're delighted that a petition in his name has reached over 50,000 signatures.

19-year-old Charlie Pope from Ponteland was a student at Manchester University. He died after going missing on a night out.

His family and friends started the campaign calling for permanent barriers at the waterside.

A petition for safety barriers to be installed along a canal in Manchester has reached over 50,000 signatures.

Charlie's father Nick Pope, says he's pleased that the petition is being so well supported: