A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police confirmed that police were called to Erith Pier at 11.45pm on December 5 after reports raised concerns for a person's safety. Officers arrived swiftly along with the Marine Police Unit and National Police Air Service, demonstrating the prompt response of multiple emergency services. However, upon investigation, no individual was found on the pier itself or in the water, leading to the decision to stand down the emergency response.
The response included not just local police, but also significant support from Marine Police and air services, highlighting the seriousness of the initial concern. Despite extensive efforts to locate the individual, no trace was found, reflecting the challenges emergency services face in similar situations where reports may not always result in confirmed incidents.
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