Jason Thomas missing from oil rig in the North Sea

Officers in North East Division are continuing to carry out enquiries after a 50-year-old man was reported missing from an oil rig in the North Sea on Sunday, 22 January.

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.

Officers were able to board the rig on Sunday, 29 January 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.

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