Officers were called to the river near to the Bradford Rowing Club, just off Higher Coach Road, shortly after 3pm on Wednesday, January 30.

They were called by a member of the public who was worried that a man had been cut off by the water.

The man is described as a white male, around 80 years old, wearing a flat cap, bright red coat, trousers tucked into boots and walking with a stick.

Police are patrolling the River Aire in Baildon after receiving a report about a man who was last seen by the water.

Sergeant Mark Hughes from the Shipley Patrol team said: "We are keen to speak to anyone fitting the description as above to check that they are fit and well.

"Emergency services have been in attendance this afternoon carrying out patrols and CCTV enquiries to establish what has happened to this man.

"There’s no suggestion that the man entered the water at this stage but we are keen to find this man to make sure they are okay."

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 or use the live chat facility at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/contactus quoting log 937 of 20 January

There is a flood alert in place for the Middle River Aire catchment - which includes Baildon.

The Environment Agency said: "Further rainfall is expected overnight and into tomorrow which will elevate river levels further.

"Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible.

"Areas most at risk are low lying land, roads and farmland. Our field teams have checked defences and cleared screens ahead of the rainfall and we are liaising closely with our partners to ensure they are ready to respond.

"Please put your flood plan into action and activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers.

"Avoid using low lying footpaths near watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid roads which may be flooded."

Emergency services at River Aire in Baildon after reports of man last seen by the water