A firefighter who was attempting a solo swim in the English Channel to raise money for charity has gone missing.
Iain Hughes, from Dudley, West Midlands, began his attempt yesterday morning, accompanied by a support boat, aiming to raise £21,000 for The British Heart Foundation, The Firefighters Charity and Midlands Air Ambulance.
West Midlands Fire Service confirmed that Mr Hughes, who is part of the Technical Rescue Unit at Wednesbury fire station, was reported missing yesterday evening.
