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Water search team deployed to West Wiltshire in hunt for missing 26-year-old

byDaniel Jae Webb
11 October 2020 • 1.17pm
Police search underway for Swindon woman missing for three hours
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A specialist water rescue search team has been deployed in West Wiltshire as dozens of volunteers look for a missing man.

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26-year-old Leo Barber, from Westbury, has been missing since approximately 10.30pm on 9 October (Friday).

Leo is described as mixed race, approximately 6ft tall and of slim build. It’s believed he may have been wearing a pink bodywarmer and blue trainers. He may also be carrying a couple of bags.

Police are concerned about Leo’s welfare and would urge anyone with information about his whereabouts to please get in touch.

Officers are being supported by volunteers from Wiltshire Search and Rescue (WILSAR), backed up by search teams from Dorset and Hampshire. Volunteers are searching both land and water.

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