Police search lake after person goes missing

Richard Knights/BBC A general view of Needham Lake in Needham Market Suffolk. A footpath can be seen cordoned off with police tape while an officer can be seen in the background. An information board can be seen as well as trees.Richard Knights/BBC
Needham Lake has been closed off while emergency services carry out a search

A lake was being searched by emergency services in connection with a missing person.

Suffolk Police went to Needham Lake, off Coddenham Road, in Needham Market, to begin searching the water and surrounding land on Friday afternoon.

The operation continued on Saturday, with officers being helped by Suffolk Lowland Search and Rescue as well as the fire service.

The area remained closed off on Sunday and members of the public have been asked to avoid the area.

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