Search continues for man seen entering sea in Blackpool

Lancashire Police are appealing for help in locating a potential witness following reports a man was seen entering the sea in Blackpool.
By Sean Gleaves
Published 14th Jan 2020, 14:24 BST
Updated 14th Jan 2020, 14:29 BST
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Police were called by a concerned member of the public who saw a man enter the sea close to the St Chad’s Road area of Blackpool at around 11:30pm on Saturday (January 11)

Officers supported initial searches by coastguard and RNLI teams for the man, whose identity is unknown.

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Police are now appealing to trace a man who was walking with a child in the St Chad’s area at around 11:30pm.

The Coastguard helicopter was involved with the search along with RNLI and Coastguard teams. (Credit: HM Coastguard Fleetwood)The Coastguard helicopter was involved with the search along with RNLI and Coastguard teams. (Credit: HM Coastguard Fleetwood)
The Coastguard helicopter was involved with the search along with RNLI and Coastguard teams. (Credit: HM Coastguard Fleetwood)

It is believed he had a conversation with the member of the public who made the report, with them talking about what they had seen.

Insp Pete Hannon, of Blackpool Police, said: “If you are this man and remember having a conversation with another man about the incident, please come forward.

"You could hold vital information that could help our investigation.

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“The identity of the man reported to be seen in the sea remains unknown.

"We would ask that if you are concerned about a friend or family member who is missing that you please report this to us.

You can call 101 quoting log number 1556 of 11 January.