Man rescued from river and search operation under way for second person

A man has been rescued from a river in Glasgow and a search operation is under way for another.

Emergency services were called to Eldon Street in the west end of the city at about 5.45pm on Wednesday.

Police Scotland said they received a report “of concern” for two people in the water at the River Kelvin.

One man was rescued by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and is receiving treatment while a search is ongoing for the second man.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 5.45pm on Wednesday, October 11, we received report of concern for two people in the water at the River Kelvin, near to Eldon Street, Glasgow.

“A man has been rescued by Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and is receiving treatment.

“Emergency services are in attendance and searches for the second person remain ongoing.”