River search after teenage boys found ‘unwell’

The coastguard and fireservice assisted in the search

Grimsby News and Pictures Emergency workers gathered infront of a coastguard vehicle and fire engine. It is still dark but the blue lights light up the surrounding area. — The coastguard and fireservice assisted in the search

The search was carried out around the Cromwell Road area.

Grimsby News and Pictures A wide shot of emergency vehicles from the vantage point of a road behind the bridge. Houses can be seen in the background. Police tape can be seen to the right, presumably near the river. — The search was carried out around the Cromwell Road area.

Two teenage boys have been found “unwell” near a river and the area is being searched in case there are more casualties.

Humberside Police said the boys were found on the bank at 05:00 BST near the River Freshney in Grimsby.

A multi-agency response has since seen rescue services work to establish whether there were “other persons who require assistance”.

Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

HM Coastguard said they had been called to help at 03:45 BST

Grimsby News and Pictures Two men stand at the back of a coastguard rescue vehicle with what appear to be yellow wetsuits rolled down to their waists. They stand next to the river which as been taped off. — HM Coastguard said they had been called to help at 03:45 BST

Witnesses at the scene said that the Coastguard helicopter and an air ambulance had also been sent and police divers were seen in the water.

Humberside Fire and Rescue Service confirmed it had sent three appliances and a boat.

HM Coastguard said that they received a request to assist the police with a search near the River Freshney at 03:45 BST. Rescue teams from Cleethorpes and Donna Nook were sent.

There are police cordons in place around the Cromwell Road area.

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