Emergency services have resumed searches for a swimmer who went missing in Crummock Water.

A multi-agency response was launched at around 1.10pm yesterday following reports of a man missing after swimming at the Lake District beauty spot near Buttermere. 

Cumbria Police have confirmed that the man is in his thirties and is from London.

Searches paused in the evening at around 11pm.

Partners from Cumbria Fire and Rescue, North West Ambulance Service, Mountain Rescue, the Coastguard and North West Underwater Dive team are currently assisting officers.

Cumbria Police are again urging people to avoid the area while emergency services conduct their searches.

Road closures remain in place while searches are ongoing, closures are at Lorton Junction, B5289/B5292 and the B5289 at Newlands Pass.

A previous release from the police force confirmed that an incident involving two people occurred at Crummock Water and the individuals required assistance from emergency services.

A spokesperson for Cumbria Police said: "We are asking for those affected by the disruption to be patient as searches are expected to be ongoing for the foreseeable."