Paramedics treat man who went in the river in York

Emergency crews were called to the River Ouse in York after reports of a man in the water early this morning (Friday).

Firefighters from York and Acomb went to Castlegate at 1.54am.

A North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson said: “Crews responded to a report of someone seen trying to get out of the river.

“Crews found one male casualty out of the river on their arrival and in the care of paramedics. No action was required by the fire service.”