THE EMERGENCY services are responding to concerns for a man's safety close to the River Dee.

North Wales Police has confirmed that at 1.05pm this afternoon (Monday), officers were called to the Holt and Farndon areas

Police said officers remain at the scene and coastguard assistance has been arranged.

The incident is still ongoing at this stage and no further details are available at this time. 

The police helicopter has been hovering above the area throughout the afternoon, and local residents say lifeboats have been seen being moved in to the area.