Police search teams have been trawling the River Irwell as the search to find a missing fire service watch manager continues. A specialist underwater unit was pictured near the water next to the The Lowry hotel this morning (Tuesday).
It is close to the area where Daniel Lee was last seen, on the other side of the river in Manchester city centre. Officers were also spotted taking a boat out onto the canal as part of the search.
Tactical Aid Unit officers were pictured trawling the surrounding area and searching bushes next to the water. A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police confirmed that the operation was being carried out as part of the search for Daniel Lee.
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The 41-year-old - who works as a watch manager for the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) at Agecroft Station in Salford - was last seen in just after 1am yesterday morning (August 22). He was spotted walking past Saint Mary's Parsonage, near to Crazy Pedro's on Bridge Street, before going missing.
Police said yesterday they were becoming 'increasingly concerned' about him. Colleagues from the fire service have also shared missing appeals on social media, urging people to look out for Daniel.
Carl Haslam, station commander for Farnworth fire station at GMFRS, wrote: "Please share. One of our Watch Managers has gone missing. Daniel, "Dan" 41, was last seen at 1.10am (Monday 22 August), walking past Saint Mary’s Parsonage, close to Crazy Pedro’s restaurant in Manchester City Centre. #MissingPerson."
The GMFRS Armed Forces Network tweeted: "Can you help us, one of our members is missing, and has been for over 24hr. #MISSING Daniel, "Dan" 41, was last seen at 1.10am this morning (Monday 22 August), walking past Saint Mary’s Parsonage, close to Crazy Pedro’s restaurant in Manchester City Centre."
Daniel is described as being around six feet and three inches tall. He is of broad build and has short hair which is grey on the sides.
He was last seen wearing a distinctive Fila jacket which has bright blue patches on the front with a white stripe around the middle and black at the bottom, as well as white Adidas trainers, light blue jeans and a navy t-shirt.
Anyone with information about Daniel’s whereabouts should contact police on 0161 856 5277 or 101.
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