A SEARCH is ongoing for a man in the River Severn with the police helicopter carrying out an early morning search near Diglis Bridge. 

Fire crews, ambulance staff and police were all called to the scene following reports a man had entered the river and a thorough search was carried out. 

People across Worcester were woken by the sound of a helicopter and police sirens early this morning (Monday, August 5).

Fire and ambulance crews worked together to conduct the search but no one was found.

The search to find the man is still ongoing. 

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A Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crew from Worcester Fire Station were called to the rescue from water at Diglis Bridge at around 12.36am this morning (Monday, August 5).

Water first responders from Droitwich, boat crews from Worcester and Evesham, the welfare vehicle from Droitwich, the incident command unit and drone from Ledbury and the fire service rescue dog were also called.

A thorough search was carried out by the fire service using a service drone, search dog, police dog, and National Police Air Service Helicopter, boat and sledge.  

Ten minutes after fire crews were called, the police and ambulance service were also contacted about a man entering the river. 

HART Paramedics, a paramedic officer, a critical care paramedic and an ambulance were sent to the scene, but no one was found. 

A West Mercia Police spokesperson said: "We were called to the Diglis footbridge, Worcester at around 12.45am this morning following a report of a man entering the river. 

"There is currently an ongoing search to locate the man."

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesperson added: "We were called to Diglis Dock Road, Worcester at 12.45am following reports of a patient in water. 

"HART Paramedics, a paramedic officer, a critical care paramedic and an ambulance were sent to the scene. 

"Fire and ambulance worked together to conduct a search of the water but no patient was found."

After 90 minutes had elapsed the search was called off by the fire service and handed over to police who attended along with the ambulance service. 

At 4.11am, the incident was marked as pending closure by the fire service.