A MAN seen walking near the water late at night prompted a police search by helicopter.

Officers were called at 9.07pm on Monday after a caller heard a man walking in the Centenary Quay area and was concerned for his welfare.

Emergency services attended the area to carry out a search.

READ MORE: Helicopter seen circling Itchen Bridge after concern for welfare call

Police officers were assisted in their search by HM Coastguard who sent a helicopter and rescue teams to the scene.

There were reports of a person in the water near the Itchen Bridge but the man was not located.

One Northam estate resident said the helicopter was hovering above "for ages", adding: "I thought it was going to land on the estate as it was that loud."

A message from the Editor

Thank you for reading this article - we appreciate your support in reading the Daily Echo.

Subscribing to the Echo means you have unrestricted access to the latest news, features and Saints coverage - all with an advertising-light website.

You will also have full access to Saintsplus, your new home for Southampton FC tactical analysis, features and much, much more.

Don't just take my word for it - subscribe today.

Follow the latest breaking news in the Southampton area by searching Southampton News - Breaking News and Incidents on Facebook

Follow the latest court and crime news on our dedicated group by searching Hampshire Court and Crime News on Facebook