Large emergency service response to river incident in York

There was a large emergency services response to a riverside incident in York this afternoon (Friday).

Fire crews and paramedics were called to North Street in the city shortly after 4pm.

Both the North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service boat and York Rescue Boat were also at the scene.

North Street Gardens, York

YorkMix understands that it was in response to a woman in North Street Gardens who looked like she might jump into the water.

The incident has now been brought to a safe conclusion.