Devon and Cornwall Police have been called in to assist with the search for a missing diver in Falmouth.

Yesterday evening (17th), a major operation got underway after a diver failed to report back diving from Pendennis.

HM Coastguard led the search for the missing diver, and it was called off later that evening.

Now additional forces have been brought in, with the police assisting in investigations.

A spokesperson for the force told Nub News:

"The police were contacted by Falmouth Coastguard in relation to a diver who had not resurfaced off the coast at Falmouth on Thursday 17th June.

"Police are now assisting in the search for the missing person and divers have been tasked to the scene as part of the investigation."

This article will be updated with any further information we receive.