Rescue under way after concerns raised over man in Aberdeenshire river

A rescue effort is under way after a man is understood to have fallen into an Aberdeenshire river.

The emergency services were called to the River Esk, near Laurencekirk, at 2.15pm.

A police spokeswoman said there were “concerns for someone in the water”.

Fire engines were sent from Montrose and Brechin, along with a water rescue team from Aberdeen.

A spokeswoman for the fire service confirmed that the incident was still ongoing, with appliances remaining at the scene.