Man missing after getting difficulty in Narrow Quay

It follows an incident yesterday evening.

Author: Bethan HolmesPublished 14th Jun 2021
Last updated 14th Jun 2021

Yesterday evening emergency services attended Narrow Quay in Bristol following reports four people getting into difficulty in the water.

Two men and a woman were rescued from the water and the two men were taken to hospital.

Efforts to locate the fourth person were unsuccessful and he remains missing. His family are being offered support.

A cordon remains in place, while the search continues.

Statement from Avon and Somerset Police:

"Emergency services attended Narrow Quay, Bristol yesterday evening at around 10.30pm following reports of four people in difficulty in the water.

“A multi- agency search and rescue operation was led by the fire service. Two men and a woman were rescued from the water and were initially treated by paramedics at the scene. The two men were later taken to hospital for further treatment.

“Sadly, efforts to locate a fourth man were unsuccessful and he remains missing at this time. His family have been informed and are being offered support.

“A cordon remains in place at the location while a search operation continues today and enquiries continue. Anyone who witnessed the incident and has not yet spoken to police is asked to call 101 quoting reference number 5221131916.”