Search of River Nene in Northampton expected to continue for few days after man seen struggling in water
A search of the River Nene in Northampton is expected to continue for a few days, according to police, after a man was seen struggling in the water.
Emergency services were called to Northampton Marina off Victoria Promenade, shortly after 7.30pm on Friday February 20.
A cordon was put in place near the University of Northampton and the Morrisons supermarket to allow a search of the water to take place.
Emergency crews used underwater thermal imaging equipment and were supported by volunteers from Northamptonshire Search and Rescue, however, no one was found in the water.
The search resumed on Saturday February 21, but police said that no trace of anyone had been discovered.
Today (Monday February 23), Northamptonshire Police has confirmed they expect to be in the area over the next few days continuing to search the river.
Anyone with information which may the police investigation, is asked to contact Northamptonshire Police on 101, quoting incident 488 of February 20.