Emergency services were called out to reports of a person falling from a bridge last night.

The incident took place at 10.30pm on Thursday on Itchen Bridge.

A helicopter was dispatched to search the area, however, no-one was found.

Read more: Coastguard helicopter spotted above Itchen Bridge for second time this week

A spokesperson from Hampshire Constabulary said: "We were called at around 10.30pm yesterday (15 September) to a report from a member of the public that they had seen a person falling from Itchen Bridge.

"Officers assisted the Coastguard with searching the area but no one was found and the search was stood down."

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