A search remains ongoing for a suspect who entered the River Dee last night and has not been seen since.
South Flintshire officers confirmed in a post on social media that enquires remain ongoing, and that a co-ordinated search by multiple emergency service agencies is underway.
A spokesperson said: “Shortly before midnight last night, (Monday, July 11) we received a report of an incident at an industrial unit on River Lane, Saltney.
“Officers attended the location and conducted a search involving a drone operative, with further support provided by NPAS and the alliance police dogs.
“A suspect who was located near to the unit was seen to enter the River Dee but has not been located since.
“An extensive co-ordinated search was launched, involving North Wales Fire and Rescue Service, the coastguard, and the RNLI to assist with a search of nearby riverbanks.
“Renewed searches of the water and the local area commenced again this morning to locate the man and our enquiries remain ongoing.”
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