Search operation underway for missing 43-year-old Dumfries man who fell into the River Nith

The man has now been confirmed as 43 year old Brian Cowie who was residing at an address in Queensberry Street in Dumfries. He is described as being about 6' tall and was last seen wearing a dark jacket, grey hooded top, light coloured jeans and grey/black shoes.

"Extensive searches have been carried out along the length of the River Nith down stream to the Solway Estuary, and these will continue today with the addition of volunteers from the Moffat Mountain Rescue Team. Divers from the Police Scotland Underwater Unit will also attend to assist with the search. At this stage we would ask that anyone who may have any information which might assist us in the this search call us at Dumfries on the 101 number."