Investigations were continuing today into the disappearance of an Oxford University student.

The student's identity is not being released.

A university spokesman said: "An undergraduate from Oxford University has been reported as missing to Thames Valley Police. We understand the student was last seen by friends over the weekend. The student's family have been informed and have requested that no further details are released at this stage."

*Police are continuing their hunt for a man wearing a dinner jacket who was seen floundering in the River Thames at Folly Bridge, Oxford. They have confirmed they are looking for a body.