Although the body has yet to be formally identified it is believed to that of 46 year-old Vasu Pangaluri.
Officers were alerted to a body in the canal near Bulkington Road at 8:25am on Thursday 25th February.
Mr Pangaluri was reported missing by his family on Wednesday 24th February.
While the case is still being treated as 'unexplained', it is not believed to be suspicious.
During their investigations police also had to appeal to drone pilot to stop flying his device over the scene.
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8:00am - 11:00am
Paul plays Just Great Music for a Sunday Morning
11:00am - 2:00pm
Dave has Just Great Music for Sunday Lunch
Nothin' On You
B.o.b & Bruno Mars
Never Gonna Give You Up
Rick Astley
It's A Shame
Detroit Spinners
Dance Like No One’s Watching
Pixie Lott