The tragic discovery was made following reports of a man in Pickmere Lake, Knutsford, Cheshire - police believe the man is a 38-year-old from Widnes

The body of a man was found in a lake after he went swimming during the heatwave.

The tragic discovery was made yesterday following reports of a man in Pickmere Lake, Knutsford, Cheshire.

It is understood the man had been with friends and was swimming, theLiverpool Echo reports.

Police believe he is a 38-year-old man from Widnes.

Emergency services rushed to the scene of the incident and were said to be there for a number of hours.

A spokesman for Cheshire Police said: "Searches were made by Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service and the police Under Water Search Unit who located the body of a man at 8.24pm.

"The body is believed to be that of a 38-year-old man from Widnes.

"It is believed there are no suspicious circumstances and a file will be prepared for the coroner."

A spokesman for Wincham Parish Council said: "It is with deep sadness that we have to let you know that last night a young man lost his life at Pickmere Lake.

"All our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.