Search underway after man seen entering water at Preston Docks
Underwater search teams are working at the scene this morning...
Search efforts are under way after a man was seen entering the water at Preston Docks last night.
Emergency services were called to the scene, near the Ribble Pilot pub, at 9.37pm. The fire service launched its water rescue unit to search the water, but the man has not been found.
Lancashire Police said the search continues this morning.
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A spokesperson for the force said: “At 9.37pm on Sunday (August 16) we were called by the fire service to reports of a man entering the water at Preston Docks.
“Emergency services, including our officers, attended and a scene is currently in place with a search underway.
“We ask you to please avoid the area as our officers conduct their enquiries.”
A spokesperson for the fire service added: “We can confirm that Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service attended an incident at Preston Docks last night.
“Lancashire Police are leading on this incident.”