Major search after men enter River Hull while evading police

Humberside Police say they are "extremely concerned" for the welfare of two men who were seen entering the River Hull while trying to evade officers.

The force tried to pull a car over for a broken rear light at 8.25pm on Friday 5 December but the vehicle failed to stop and crashed into a wall.

Two men fled the vehicle on foot and are thought to have entered the River Hull at Charlotte Street.

Police launched a huge search which included the coastguard, fire service and an underwater search team.

Detective Inspector Andy Crawforth, who is leading the search, said: “Following reports of two men entering the water, a search was immediately launched to locate and identify them.

“We are extremely concerned for their welfare and are conducting extensive lines of enquiries in an attempt to identify and locate them."

Police said locals can expect to see more officers in the area over the weekend while the search continues.

They are urging anyone who thinks they know who the men are or who thinks that someone they know went missing yesterday to get in touch.

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