Police incident closes bridge in York city centre

Ouse Bridge in the centre of York was cordoned off by police yesterday around 7.25pm (Tuesday, August 4) (Image: Maxine Gordon)

A POLICE incident closed a bridge across York city centre yesterday evening (Tuesday, August 4).

The Press was at Ouse Bridge, in Low Ousegate and Bridge Street at 7.25pm with police, the ambulance service and two fire engines at the scene.

Emergency crews were on the bridge and riverside paths alongside, with river rescue crews also deployed.

A North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said it assisted the police with a person in distress.

The Press has contacted North Yorkshire Police and Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust and will update the story here when we have more information.