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A man has been pulled from the River Lagan after an emergency operation swung into action.

Police, Fire Service, Ambulance Service, Air Support, TSG, Community Search And Rescue and Lagan Weir Boat Service were all tasked to the scene shortly before 11pm last night (Thursday December 29).

In a statement this morning, the PSNI confirmed that a male had been "safely recovered" from the water.

Sources told Belfast Live that the operation was focused on an area close to Lagan Weir.

(Image: Alan Lewis)

PSNI North Belfast said: "Police at Tennent Street would like to thank all those involved in the rescue operation at the River Lagan.

"These include Fire Service of Northern Ireland, Ambulance Service, Air Support, TSG, Community Search And Rescue and Lagan Weir Boat Service and the friends of the male involved.

"Thanks to successful collaboration amongst these various agencies a positive result was obtained. The male was safely recovered from the River Lagan."