SEARCH activity for a man who fell into the River Thames is still ongoing, police confirm.

The river search began after multiple reports that a man in his 60s fell into the river on East Street in Osney Mead earlier this month (Tuesday, April 9).

Members of the public had initially tried to help the man after he had entered the water but they were unable to drag him to safety.

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Emergency services all raced to Osney, near Botley Road, at around 1.20pm.

Shortly after the search, Thames Valley Police received reports of a missing person who matched the description of the man seen to enter the water.

Today (Sunday, April 21) police have confirmed there are no updates but the search activity is still ongoing.