The body of an 18-year-old male has been located this evening following a multi-agency operation at the River Wye in Glasbury, police have confirmed.

Glasbury Bridge was closed to the public and vehicles at around 6:30pm this evening as a search was carried out with fire services, police, and rescue teams.

Dyfed-Powys Police confirmed the body of an 18-year-old male who had entered the water had been located.

A spokesperson for the police said: “A multi-agency operation has taken place at the River Wye in Glasbury this evening, following a report that an 18-year-old male had entered the water and could not be located.

“Dyfed-Powys Police, Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service, Mountain Rescue and the National Police Air Service have searched the area since the report was made at 6.30pm.

“Sadly, the body of a male has been located. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones at this difficult time.

“Emergency services remain in the area and ask that members of the public stay away while enquiries continue.”

The bridge has now reopened.