A search operation has taken place in an East Hampshire village amid reports of a body being seen in a river.

Emergency services were called to Kingsley yesterday afternoon (Sunday, February 16) following an alleged sighting in the river near Parade Square.

A spokesperson said: “Officers carried out a search at a river in Kingsley, Bordon, after receiving a report of a possible body in the water.

“Nothing was found at the location but officers will continue searching the area this morning.”

Anyone with concerns or information is asked to call Hampshire Police on 101 quoting reference 44250071976.

*This article was amended at 2pm on Monday, February 17. A previous version said the search operation took place at Kingsley Pond, as reported by the police.