Tasmania Police received a report earlier today (September 24) of a light aircraft potentially in trouble near Upper Esk, in the state’s North-East.

Inquiries have not identified any aircraft in the area, and land and air searches have not located anything to suggest an aircraft was in trouble.

Searching has now been suspended.

However, police would still like to hear from anyone who may have been flying in the area, or from anyone who knows of anyone who was flying in the area about midday on Wednesday. Please call police on 131 444.

Police would like to acknowledge the support from Tasmania Fire Service and Ambulance Tasmania who were a significant part of the response.