The search for a man seen in the River Tay on Monday night resumed at first light today.
A coastguard helicopter spent Monday night and most of Tuesday scouring the water between Newburgh and Perth, though it is unconfirmed whether it will return to the area today.
Emergency services are gathering at the South Inch in preparation for resuming a search for a man seen in the Tay. https://t.co/5r3arfc3Lr
— Kirsty McIntosh (@C_KMcIntosh) December 21, 2016
Police have said they believe the man to be Iain Guthrie, a 20-year-old who was reported missing at 9.50pm.
His mum Louise Guthrie spoke of her distress at not knowing where her son is, and said it was unusual for the former Butterstone School pupil not to tell people of his whereabouts.
She said: “It’s possible it’s him. Someone was seen going into the water at the time he went missing, and he’s not told anyone where he’s gone. He usually tells people where he’s gone.
“It’s a very distressing time right now.
“It’s likely (it’s Iain) but we’ll have to wait and see.”
Iain is described as being about 5ft 9in, of slim build with short black hair and brown eyes. When last seen on Dundee Road, Perth, at about 8.50pm he was wearing a dark green fleece top, dark blue jeans and dark walking shoes.
Anyone who knows Iain, or anyone who saw a man matching his description in the city centre or near the River Tay on Monday night is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101.