Search launched after concerns man fell into river

Emergency services have launched a search party after fears a man had fallen into the River Forth.

Police were called around 2.45am on Saturday to reports a 21-year-old man fell into the water, near Bridgehaugh Road in Stirling.

Crews are in attendance, carrying out a search of the surrounding area.

Chief inspector Chris Stewart said: “Police were called around 2.45am on Saturday, June 6, to a report that a 21-year-old man had fallen into the River Forth near Bridgehaugh Road in Stirling.

“Emergency services are in attendance carrying out a search of the area.”

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