A SEARCH is underway for a 10-year-old boy who fell into the river Severn yesterday evening.

Police were called shortly after 8pm yesterday to Arlingham where a boy had fallen into the river after playing on the mud flats with some friends.

Police are conducting a search with the fire service, Severn Area Rescue Association (SARA) and the coastguard.

Police are appealing for any witnesses to the accident that could help them with their search. Call police on 0845 090 1234.