SEARCH and rescue teams are continuing their efforts to find a man missing in the River Thames.

On Monday, January 10, a member of the public saw a man in the water near Caversham Bridge, Reading at about 10.05am.

Emergency services rushed to scene within five minutes of receiving the 999 call.

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Despite an extensive search assisted by Berkshire Lowland Search and Rescue teams, police said he has not been located.

Thames Valley Police said "work continues to locate the man."

Officers described the missing man as Asian and in his 30s, with a beard and wearing a black puffa-style jacket at the time.