Woman found unconscious in her York home after worried neighbours raise the alarm

A woman was found unconscious in her York home by firefighters last night.

A crew from Acomb responded to a call from a neighbour saying a smoke alarm had been sounding for some time within her home.

Firefighters said the alarm had activated due to cooking fumes.

They then found the occupant, a woman in her 50s, unresponsive on her bed.

A neighbour told them that they thought the woman was diabetic. Firefighters called an ambulance and began first aid.

A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “Paramedics arrived quickly and occupant left in their care.”