York’s Ouse Bridge was closed until around 9am this morning as emergency services search searched for a person in the river.
The incident was reported at 2.48am today (Friday) next to the Kings Arms pub.
The search was being supported by police officers, a police helicopter, the fire service rescue boat, and the York Rescue Boat.
Footpaths near the incident were also temporarily closed. The bridge is now fully open again.
Witnesses or anyone with information that could assist are asked to call 101 quoting reference NYP-27062025-0054.