Police search River Severn for missing man

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Police search River Severn for missing man
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Crews are searching for a man believed to have entered the water in the early hours.

By Shehnaz KhanEmergency services are searching for a 19-year-old man believed to have entered the River Severn from a bridge.

West Mercia Police said it was called at about 01:00 BST on Saturday to reports that the man had entered the river from Upton Bridge in Upton-upon-Severn, Worcestershire.The search was continuing on Saturday, police said. Insp Andrew Standing said: "Our search of the river will carry on today, and our officers will continue to support the family as the search continues.

"Our officers are out speaking to the local community in Upton-upon-Severn this morning and we would like to thank them for their support and offers of help."

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