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Man rescued from river in York

A man was rescued from the river in York late last night (Thursday).

Emergency services were called to the River Foss off Tower Street at 11.37pm.

A North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson said: “Crews from Acomb assisted paramedics on scene with reports of a male that had entered the River Foss.

“The male was brought to safety using a nine metre ladder after he had climbed onto a ledge below.

“The casualty was left in care of paramedics.”