Ouse Bridge in York. Picture: Frank Dwyer
POLICE were called to Ouse Bridge in York early this morning where a 19-year-old man was on the wrong side of the railing.
North Yorkshire Police said it received a concern for safety report at around 3.10am.
Police attended Ouse Bridge and the man agreed to come to the safe side shortly afterwards, a police spokesman said, adding: “He was taken to hospital to receive care and support.”
The spokesman also said: “The fire service and the York Rescue Boat were on standby as a precaution.”
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