West Mercia Police have provided a new update after a man’s personal belongings were discovered by the River Avon in Pershore, a town in the Midlands.
On Sunday, January 4, officers found several items near Pershore Leisure Centre on King George’s Way: a mobility trolley, a walking stick, an M&S puffer jacket, Hugo sunglasses, and a pink Charles Tyrwhitt scarf. All the belongings were covered in frost, suggesting they had been there for several hours.
Initially, police launched an appeal to identify the owner of the items. Later, authorities confirmed the owner’s identity but expressed serious concern that the man may have entered the river.
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A spokesperson from West Mercia Police reported on the afternoon of Monday, January 5, that search operations are ongoing. “It is believed that a man may have entered the River Avon in Pershore,” the spokesperson said. “Following enquiries, the owner of the belongings has been identified, and specialized search teams are currently searching the area.”
West Mercia Police urge anyone with information to come forward as they continue their efforts. The situation remains critical, and the community is keeping a close watch as the investigation proceeds.
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