Police probe after man (50) reported missing from North Sea oil rig
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POLICE are continuing to carry out enquiries after a 50-year-old man was reported missing from an oil rig in the North Sea.
The matter was reported on Sunday, January 22.
Around 9.20pm, officers received a report that Jason Thomas, from Wales, was missing from the rig which was under tow.
Officers liaised with a number of partner agencies including the rig’s operator and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency during their searches, which were later stood down.
Police said today that officers were able to board the rig on Sunday, January 29 to carry out enquiries.
They are liaising with partner agencies including the Health and Safety Executive, and the rig operator, to gather any information that may assist them in establishing the circumstances leading up to Jason being reported missing.