A frantic search resumed on Sunday after reports of a person “entering the water”. the town of Wexford overnight.

The Irish Garda and Coastguard rushed to the scene in the early hours of Sunday morning after disturbing reports were made.

In a press statement, the Irish Coastguard said: “At approximately 2.05am the Irish Coastguard was alerted to an incident in Wexford town where a member of the public was reported to have entered the water .

“Rosslare/Carnsore and Curracloe coastguard units, the Wexford RNLI coastal lifeboat and the Waterford Coastguard R117 helicopter were tasked to the scene with the assistance of the police who were also present at the scene.

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“Following an extensive search of the area at approximately 5am, the search was suspended until 7.30am to allow local conditions to improve for search operations.

“The search has now resumed with Rosslare/Carnsore and Curracloe coastguard units, Wexford RNLI Coastguard R116 helicopter and Dublin R116 helicopter,” they concluded.