Emergency services called out after man jumps into the river

A man jumped into the River Ouse in York this afternoon (Tuesday).

Police and fire crews went to the scene at about 4.30pm after the man entered the river near Ouse Bridge.

York Rescue Boat were also called out to the incident.

A North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson said: “On their arrival the man had climbed out of the river, and was uninjured.

“No action was required by the fire service and the incident was left with the police.”