02/03/2018

Searches Continue Following Reports Of Man Falling Into River Lagan

A search operation is underway along the River Lagan at Belfast Harbour following reports that a man fell into the water on Thursday morning.

Emergency services responded to reports of concern for a man's safety who had been seen close to Lagan Weir at about 10am on 01 March.

Police, Coastguard and Lagan Search and Rescue have been carrying out an ongoing search of the river throughout the harbour area.

According to reports, the searches are continuing this morning, Friday 02 March.

(MH/LM)

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