Searches continue at the river in Diglis following someone reportedly in the water

Searches are continuing on the river in Diglis for a second day after reports someone entered the water.

Emergency services were called to Severn Street just after quarter-past-ten yesterday morning.

Today, two boat crews are out on the river along with sniffer dogs continuing the search.

A police spokesperson said: “Enquiries and searches are continuing this morning following a report yesterday that someone had entered the river in the Diglis area of Worcester. We will provide further updates when we are able to.”

Officers have put out an appeal for a woman named Harriet Davies who was last seen yesterday in the Diglis area, which police say is potentially forming a line of enquiry.

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