Police help woman in distress on Ouse Bridge in York

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POLICE officers rushed to help a vulnerable woman on a York bridge this evening.

A witness said about six officers attended the scene at about 5.20pm todayy (Monday, November 3) where a woman was reported to be in distress on Ouse Bridge.

Police on Ouse Bridge where a woman was reported to be in distress. Photo: Abby Backhouse (Image: Abby Backhouse)

Traffic was being diverted around two police vans and one police car on the bridge, as the woman was brought to safety and being cared for by police officers.

There were no major traffic delays.

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