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Missing man's bike found as police continue search

Essex Police Martyn Richardson wearing a red top and black framed glasses.Essex Police
Essex Police has been looking for Martyn Richardson, 27, since Saturday

The bike of a missing man has been found as police continue to search part of Essex looking for him.

Martyn Richardson, 27, was last seen on Saturday in the Bocking area, close to Braintree, at about 20:30 BST.

He was wearing black shorts and a grey hoodie with a long-sleeved top underneath. There were white stripes down his arms and he was wearing black shoes.

There has been a large police presence, with a number of officers out searching for him around Bocking and along the River Blackwater. Police want anyone who may have seen him to get in touch.

Essex Police Four police divers in red clothing and hard hats walking in chest height murky water, surrounded by undergrowth.Essex Police
Police divers have been searching the nearby River Blackwater
Essex Police Several police officers wearing all black walking in a field.Essex Police
Officers, including ones with drones, have also been searching undergrowth

Police said Mr Richardson's blue bicycle had been found undamaged in Bocking.

They also believe he may have travelled on foot.

Insp Philip Jackson said: "His family are worried about him and we're supporting them as we continue to search.

"If you're with Martyn, please let him know he's not in any trouble and we just want to make sure he is OK, just like his family."

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