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| River search sighting is examined | |
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| Police investigating reports of a man in the River Lagan have been contacted by a member of the public claiming they saw someone emerging from the water. | |
| A search operation began at 1600 BST on Saturday after the emergency services were told a man had been seen in the water near Queen's Bridge in Belfast. | |
| A third day of searches will begin at first light on Monday. | |
| Police are looking into a report a man was seen coming out of Belfast Lough at Whitehead between 1700 and 1730 BST. | |
| A member of the public said a man, who matched the police's description, was seen about six miles along the coast, walking towards Newtownabbey. | |
| A police spokesman said the man was believed to be carrying a backpack and was wearing dark-coloured clothes. | A police spokesman said the man was believed to be carrying a backpack and was wearing dark-coloured clothes. |
| Appealing for information, he said anyone who either saw someone matching that description or who was missing a loved one should contact police. | |
| The police helicopter and divers went to the scene on Saturday afternoon and the Lagan Weir was closed overnight. | The police helicopter and divers went to the scene on Saturday afternoon and the Lagan Weir was closed overnight. |
| It is understood the river bed and the surrounding area was dragged by Belfast Harbour Commission. |