Search for missing man in Thames extended

A search for a missing man entered a third day on Sunday

The search for a man missing in the River Thames in Surrey has entered a third day.

On Friday a rowing boat capsized at Sunbury Lock, near Wheatleys Eyot.

Crews from Surrey Fire and Rescue Service, the coastguard and the police attended the scene and five people were rescued.

Surrey Police said: "Due to the fast-flowing nature of the river, the search parameters have been extended."

Weybridge Rowing Club confirmed that it was one of their boats which "got into difficulty following an on-water incident".

In a statement it said: ​"The club is working closely with the emergency services, police, Environment Agency and other agencies to aid the search for the missing person and to investigate the events that took place."

Three of the people rescued were taken to hospital for further checks, an ambulance service spokesperson said.

Efforts to establish how the boat capsized are ongoing.