One person is missing and five others have been rescued after a boat capsized on the River Thames in Surrey.

Emergency services were called to Sunbury Lock, Sunbury-on-Thames, at around 8.50am on Friday, Surrey Police said.

Rescuers are still searching for the missing person, and have asked the public to avoid the area.

A spokesperson for Surrey Police said: "We, along with other emergency services, were called to Sunbury Lock near Wheatleys Eyot at around 8.50am this morning (11 October) after a rowing boat capsized.

"It was reported that six adults entered the water. Five of those people have since been safely located and accounted for.

"Sadly, we believe a man in his 60s may still be in the river.

"His relatives have been informed and are being kept updated.

"At this time, enquiries to establish the full circumstances of what occurred remain ongoing."

Chief Inspector for North Surrey, Andy Jenkins said; “This is a very distressing time for all involved and we continue to support our partners in the search for the missing man.

“Our enquires to establish the exact circumstances of how the boat capsized remain underway but at this time we do not believe there to be any suspicious circumstances or third-party involvement.

“We will look to share any further updates with you as and when we have them."

A Surrey Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson added: “Our crews are on site, working with the coastguard, Surrey Police and other agencies.

“Five individuals were rescued, and work is ongoing to locate a sixth.”