Man missing after boat capsizes on Lough Erne

A search and rescue operation in Co. Fermanagh has been stood down for the evening.

Man missing after boat capsizes on Lough Erne

A search and rescue operation in Co. Fermanagh has been stood down for the evening.

A man is still missing after a boat capsized on Lough Erne in Enniskillen earlier today.

Six people were on board, a number of whom made their way to shore.

The coast guard helicopter based at Strandhill in Co Sligo was involved in tonight's search which the Belfast based Maritime and Coastguard agency is coordinating.

The PSNI are also said to be investigating.

The search will resume tomorrow morning at first light.

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