Emergency services 'searching for person in Northampton river'

There’s a large emergency services presence this morning
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A police cordon is in place by a Northampton river this morning (Saturday) as emergency services investigate a report of a person being in the water.

Police officers and firefighters are at the scene by the River Nene, which is taped off between the University bridge and the Henry Bird Way bridge.

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Parts of Beckets Park were closed off this morning with a team of divers reportedly at the scene.

The Lowland Rescue Incident Support Unit are also present.

It’s understood emergency services are looking for a woman who is reportedly in the river.

Police have been contacted for further information.