Rescue teams are back on the River Tees for the second day of an urgent missing person search.

Emergency crews first descended on the river in Yarm on Sunday (December 31) afternoon.

A cordon was initially erected along True Lovers Walk at the water’s edge while the police helicopter was spotted over the town.

The Northern Echo: Police and the fire brigade including its water rescue unit are in attendance.Police and the fire brigade including its water rescue unit are in attendance. (Image: TERRY BLACKBURN)

The Northern Echo: An area is currently cordoned off.An area is currently cordoned off. (Image: TERRY BLACKBURN)

Water rescue specialists and police with torches worked through darkness and into the evening before calling off the search for the night around 7pm.

The Northern Echo: Teams working on the river on Sunday night.Teams working on the river on Sunday night. (Image: TERRY BLACKBURN)

Crews returned to the river on New Years Day morning with search efforts continuing.

The fire and rescue search boat is reportedly in the water with the fire brigade and police on the scene.

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Cleveland Police said they are searching for a missing person. Officers are yet to confirm the person’s identity.

The Northern Echo: Police and fire crews in attendance.Police and fire crews in attendance. (Image: TERRY BLACKBURN)

The Northern Echo: Search teams look out over the River.Search teams look out over the River. (Image: TERRY BLACKBURN)

The fire brigade confirmed on Sunday the incident was police-led. The dog unit was also in attendance on Silver Street in Yarm while enquiries continue.

The Northern Echo has contacted Cleveland Police for further information.