Search for man last seen swimming in the river Thames

It's reported he got into difficulty in Kingston on Sunday evening.

Searches have continued at near Barge Walk into Monday
Author: Aileen O'SullivanPublished 13th May 2024

A search is underway in the river Thames in south west London following reports a man got into difficulty while swimming.

Police were called to Barge Walk in Kingston early yesterday evening...

He's still not been found despite crews from the Marine Policing unit, RNLI, London Fire Brigade and London Ambulance Service all looking for him.

A Metropolitan Police Spokesperson said: "Police were called at 18:41hrs on Sunday, 12 May to the river at Barge Walk, Kingston. It was reported that a man had gotten into difficulty after entering the water to swim.

Marine Policing officers, London Ambulance Service, London Fire Brigade, the RNLI and the National Police Air Service are all searching the area.

The man has not been found at this time."

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