Massive search after person reported in difficulty in mud near Boston

A massive search for a person reported in difficulty in mud at Hobhole Bank has concluded with no-one found.

Lincolnshire Police, along with colleagues from Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue, conducted extensive searches around the pumping station yesterday (Sunday).

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Hobhole Pumping Station.

An appeal was issued for information about anyone who may be missing while the search was taking place.

The police drone team and Lincolnshire Fire & Rescue’s water search team were employed, assisted by the National Police Air Service helicopter.

Today (Monday), Lincolnshire Police issued the following statement: "We have found no sign of any member of the public experiencing difficulties in the mud/marsh area, or in distress."

While the search has now concluded, anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting Incident 416 of 17 April.

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