THE search for missing David Haw who fell overboard on a boat on Bank Holiday Monday continues after two days of 'intensive efforts'.

Police say extensive searches have been carried out since in the past 48 hours in a bid to find Mr Haw.

A 19-year-old man from Southampton arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of manslaughter has been released under investigation.

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Police received a report just before 2am on Monday, May 2 that 24-year-old David Haw from Sussex had fallen off a RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat).

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Investigators confirmed yesterday that the boat had collided with a navigation buoy in the harbour. 

Extensive searches have been carried out in the Poole Harbour area, with police specialist dive teams supported by HM Coastguard, the RNLI and volunteers from DorSAR and Wessex Flood and Water Rescue Unit, said police.

Superintendent Gemma Morris said: “We have carried out intensive water and land-based searches of the Poole Harbour area over the past two days with air support.

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“These searches have been informed by extensive technical modelling and expert input and we have used significant resources with support from our partner agencies to thoroughly search all the areas identified but very sadly we have so far been unable to find David. 

“While both the wide and targeted searches are now complete, we will continue in our efforts and enquiries to find David and will respond to any information that becomes available to us.

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“We are keeping David’s family fully updated and our thoughts remain with them at this time.

“I would like to thank all those who have been involved in the search operation for their tireless support over recent days.” 

An investigation has been launched with Dorset Police working alongside the Marine Accident Investigation Branch and the Coastguard Agency in accordance with established protocols.

David is described as white, five feet ten inches tall, of slim build with short mousey brown hair that is shaved at the side and back, but longer on top. He also has a short beard and bushy eyebrows.

Anyone with information in relation to the incident is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55220068866.