One of Norfolk's largest broads remains closed as rescue teams search for a missing man.

Wroxham Broad has been closed since Friday evening while emergency services carry out searches for a man who is believed to have gone overboard after dark.

In an update on social media on Sunday morning, the Broads Authority said the boating destination remains closed to all craft.

The incident at the Broad remains ongoingThe incident at the Broad remains ongoing (Image: Newsquest)

The emergency services were first alerted at around 11pm after the man vanished having gone out onto the water in a launch with friends.

People in the area say he may have got into the water to swim, but did not return to the vessel.

They say voices were heard calling for him in the dark.

Extensive searches were carried out on SaturdayExtensive searches were carried out on Saturday (Image: Newsquest)

Winterton and Bacton Coastguard Rescue, Hemsby Broads Rescue and a coastguard helicopter were called in on Friday at about 11pm. 

Extensive searches continued into Saturday and involved a multi-agency operation. 

Norfolk police is yet to comment.