A MAN has been arrested after he was abusive and aggressive towards 999 crews who came to his aid, police said.

The crews were responding to reports of a man in the River Ouse between Lendal Bridge and Marygate in York city centre at about 8pm yesterday.

Ambulance and fire crews joined police at the scene.

A North Yorkshire Police officer tweeted: "Heavily intoxicated male becomes aggressive and violent towards us all.

"We tried to help and calm him down however was arrested for being D&D. Male is physically well and being cared for.

"He will be spending the evening with us. Abuse and aggression towards emergency services staff isn't tolerated."

The officer said a man has since been charged for being drunk and disorderly.