Discovery of personal items leads to dramatic police search |
Although cops have remained tight-lipped about the reason for the investigation, it is believed a person went into the water.
Rescue boats were deployed onto the river (Image: Danielle Champ)
The belongings were found next to the river near Pigg Lane by a member of the public on Monday morning.
Throughout the day police boat crews used drones and underwater equipment to scour the water in a search that continued until dark.
John Cranston, who has lived in the area for 29 years, said he saw a drone over the river this morning.
A water device was also used to assist........