The incident reportedly happened in Trearddur Bay last night (file pic) (Image: GETTY)

       A major search is underway after reports about a person being swept into the water from rocks in Anglesey, North Wales.

       A spokeswoman from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency confirmed the search was ongoing on Sunday morning.

       HM Coastguard is co-ordinating the response after the incident at Trearddur Bay on Saturday.

       A Coastguard helicopter and RNLI lifeboats from Trearddur Bay are involved in the search.

       Holyhead, Moelfre and Rhosneigr Coastguard Rescue Teams are also helping, as are North Wales Police and Wales Ambulance Service.

       Choppy seas off Anglesey during Storm Clara in 2020 (Image: North Wales Live)

       It comes after North Wales Police earlier said there was a "serious police incident currently ongoing at Ravens Point, Trearddur Bay".

       The force tweeted: "Members of the public are politely requested to leave/not to attend the area, as their presence is impeding on the operation there.

       "Thank you for your co-operation in this matter."

       North Wales Police are appealing for people to avoid the area (Image: Twitter)

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