Bad weather conditions have again hampered the search for missing teaching assistant Nathan Clarke.

Police this morning said their operation remains suspended. They reviewed the situation later in the afternoon but decided to call off the search until Wednesday, weather permitting.

A spokeswoman for the RCIPS said: “The search for Nathan is still suspended. Following a further assessment of the conditions this afternoon, officers decided that the suspension should remain in place for the rest of today (Tuesday).

“Conditions will be reassessed tomorrow morning ( Wednesday, 7 March) and an update will be provided at that time.”