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Elderslie incident sparks emergency service response as boats search river

Emergency services are currently at the scene of an ongoing incident in Elderslie, Renfrewshire, as boats have been brought in to search a river.

Multiple police cars, a fire engine, a water rescue service vehicle and an ambulance have all been on site since Sunday, March 26. They camped out on Glen Gardens, just off Main Road, as a search operation continues.

The road is situated next to the Old Patrick Water where it is thought teams have been searching, the Daily Record reports.

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A Police Scotland spokesperson confirmed they were still present in the area this morning, but remained tight-lipped over what it is they are investigating.

They said: "Police are currently in attendance at Old Patrick Water, Elderslie, as part of an ongoing police enquiry.

“Officers were called to the location around 6.15 pm on Sunday, March 26. No further details at this time."

Fire crews at the scene (Andrew Neil)

Fire crews were stood down on Sunday night before coming back again this morning.

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We were requested at 6.53pm on Sunday, March 26 to assist our emergency service partners in Elderslie.

"Operations Control mobilised two water rescue units and two fire appliances to the town's Glen Gardens, where firefighters assisted their police partners before leaving the area.

"Crews reattended the scene as of 9.20am on Monday, March 27 to continue to support their partners."

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