Search continues after man spotted in the River Tay

Emergency Services are continuing searches after a man was spotted in the River Tay last night, 19th of December, 2016.

The man is believed to be 20-year-old Iain Guthrie who was reported missing last night at around 9.50pm.

He is described as being about 5 feet 9 inches tall, of slim build with short black coloured hair and brown eyes. When last seen in Dundee Road, Perth at about 8.50pm he was wearing a dark green fleece top, dark blue jeans and dark coloured walking shoes.

A spokesperson from Police Scotland added: "A search of the Tay and river banks in the area was carried out last night and continues today with assistance from partner agencies including Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, Coastguard and specialist Search and Rescue Teams and Coastguard helicopter.

Anyone who knows Iain, or anyone who saw a man matching his description in city centre area or near the River Tay last night is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101."

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