Large emergency services presence near Irwell in Salford amid reports of person in river

There is a large emergency services presence in Salford this evening, with fire crews and police in attendance beside the River Irwell amid reports of a person in the water.

Pictures from the scene show numerous emergency services vehicles in attendance, including the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service and Greater Manchester Police.

Videos also appeared to show personnel using torches to search the grounds closeby to the river. The fire service confirmed they were called to initial reports of 'people in the water'

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Witnesses have reported seeing a police helicopter as well as drones also flying overhead. Greater Manchester Police have been approached for further details.

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There are unconfirmed reports of a 'police chase' this evening leading up to reports of a person in the water.

Emergency services were called out to Meadow Road, beside the River Irwell at around 10pm.

A motorbike has also been pictured at the scene. It is unclear if this is linked.

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: “Just after 10pm on Tuesday 14 February, fire crews were called to assist with an incident near Peel Park in Salford following a report of people entering the nearby river.

“Three fire engines from Phillips Park, Broughton and Eccles, as well as the water unit from Eccles and the technical rescue unit from Ashton, quickly attended the incident.

“Firefighters remain at the scene alongside colleagues from Greater Manchester Police.”

There are reports of drones flying over the River Irwell and surrounding area this evening as searches