Underwater search team deployed to River Dee in ongoing search for missing man

An underwater search team search has been deployed to the River Dee as part of the ongoing search for a missing man.

Emergency services have been scouring the area around the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct since Thursday 30 May.

Colleagues from the North West Underwater Search Team are now assisting with searches in the River Dee, in the area of the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct.

North Wales Police are also continuing foot searches in the vicinity of the aqueduct.

Chief Inspector Stephen Roberts said: “Our thoughts remain with the man’s family at this extremely difficult time as searches continue.

“I would also like to thank the public for their continued patience and understanding.”

Yesterday North Wales Police that the force has referred itself to the Independent Office of Police Conduct (IOPC).

A spokesperson said: “As there had been police contact prior to the man going missing, as required in these circumstances, we have made a mandatory referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).”