There is a major emergency services presence in Dorchester this evening, with police and the ambulance service near the River Frome.

Dorset Echo:

Six police cars and one ambulance are at the scene, close to Lubbecke Way, and an area has been cordoned off by officers. 


Dorset Echo:

Specialist search officers have been seen scouring the water and a tent has been erected along the riverside. 
Dorset Echo:

Specialist search officers near the River Frome in Dorchester this afternoon​.

One witness said they noticed 'lots of police' in the area from around 3pm before an ambulance arrived and the cordon was put in place. 

The Dorset Echo has contacted Dorset Police for further information.