MYSTERY surrounds a parachutist who was reported to police following fears for his safety as he headed over Barham and Claydon.Several motorists reported the male parachutist to police on Friday night after they had seen him struggle as he came down between the two Suffolk villages.

MYSTERY surrounds a parachutist who was reported to police following fears for his safety as he headed over Barham and Claydon.

Several motorists reported the male parachutist to police on Friday night after they had seen him struggle as he came down between the two Suffolk villages.

But officers spent the weekend searching for the man and could not find a body or any information about his whereabouts.

Police are now appealing for people to come forward if they have any information about the incident, which happened at around 9pm.

Anyone with information or who saw the parachutists should contact police on 01473 613500.