Man in 'critical condition' after being rescued from River Severn in Shrewsbury
A man rescued from the River Severn in Shrewsbury remains in hospital in critical condition, police said.
The 32-year-old man was pulled from the river near Victoria Quay late on Friday night after emergency services were alerted to a person in distress in the water.
A statement from police said: "Officers from West Mercia Police and Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service rushed to the area and located a 32-year-old man in the water.
"He was recovered by the fire and rescue service and then taken to hospital by ambulance where he remains in a critical condition.
"Officers remain at the scene whilst enquiries continue."
Police remained in the area on Saturday to investigate, and part of the riverside path was cordoned off.
