Search continues into second day for missing angler

Further update from Staffordshire Police

A statement from Staffordshire Police said: “The search continues today , Wednesday, January 8 for missing Roger Wheat in Ellastone.

“Emergency services were called to the River Dove at 2pm yesterday, Tuesday, January 7, following concerns for a missing fisherman.

“Roger Wheat, who is in his 70s, was last seen fishing from the riverbank near to Ellastone bridge. He was wearing a brown Barbour jacket, dark-coloured trousers and wellington boots.

“Thorough and co-ordinated searches took place yesterday and are recommencing this morning with Staffordshire Search and Rescue, Nottinghamshire Police’s Underwater Search Unit and the Environment Agency.

“Officers are in keeping Roger’s family updated.

“Anyone who has seen Roger or has any information is asked to call 101 quoting incident number 329 of 7 January.

“The search continues today (Wednesday 8 January) for missing Roger Wheat in Ellastone.”