Shrewsbury river search continues into second day after reports of man in the water
A search of the River Severn in Shrewsbury is continuing this morning after reports of a man being seen in the water.
Police were called at around 4.40pm yesterday after sightings of an individual who was believed to be seen in the water near Chester Street.
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There were three fire engine pumps and a water rescue team on scene.
Police in Shrewsbury have now confirmed the search will continue this morning.
The @ShrewsburyCops twitter account has tweeted: "Report yesterday afternoon of a male being seen in the River Severn at Shrewsbury. Searches are resuming this morning with @severnrescue."
Speaking last night, one eye witness said they saw members of the emergency services searching the riverbank around Frankwell with torches.
Inspector Ben Hembrey of West Mercia Police said: "We are doing everything we can to bottom out the sighting."
Anyone with any information is asked to contact police using the non-emergency number 101 quoting the incident reference 488 of 24 November.
