Search resumes after man seen falling into river

Search and rescue teams are looking in the River Wye near Chepstow

Emergency services are continuing to search for a man seen falling into the River Wye in Monmouthshire.

The alarm was raised at about 18:00 BST on Monday, with teams of people scouring the river.

Searches have been centred between the M48 and A48, south of Chepstow.

Gloucestershire Police, who are leading the incident, said officers were at Wyebank Way in Tutshill, Chepstow "following concerns for the welfare of a man".

The coastguard are assisting in river searches

Milford Haven Coastguard confirmed the search area to be south of Chepstow.

Chepstow, Penarth and Portishead coastguard teams have all been involved, along with the Severn Area Rescue Association and a rescue helicopter.

Gloucestershire Police added that searches were being undertaken along with colleagues from Gwent Police, the Coastguard and National Police Air Service.

Photos show a large coastguard presence in Tutshill.

Emergency services remain at the scene.