Man missing in Mersey named by Police

Haydn Griffiths disappeared whilst swimming near New Brighton

23-year-old Haydn Griffiths
Author: Sophie MerrickPublished 21st Jul 2022

Merseyside Police say they're continuing to carry out enquiries after reports that a 23-year-old's gone missing in the River Mersey.

Haydn Griffiths disappeared whilst swimming near New Brighton at around 10.30pm on Tuesday night (19 July).

Haydn was last seen in the water at the Derby Pool, New Brighton, wearing dark coloured swimming shorts attempting to swim towards the windmills in the area.

Police say the Coastguard carried out an extensive search of the river on Tuesday night and Wednesday, but Haydn wasn't found and the search has now been suspended.

Haydn is described as white, 6ft 1in tall, of athletic build with short blonde hair and blue eyes.

Officers are urging the public to get in touch if they see Haydn or have any information which could help their investigation.

You can contact them via @MerPolCC on Twitter, 'Merseyside Police Contact Centre' on Facebook, or by calling 101, quoting reference 22000518807.

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