A man has been pulled from the water after emergency services descended on New Brighton waterfront.
HM Coastguard was called to the scene following reports of a person in the water shortly before 2pm this afternoon. Videos shared with the ECHO show a helicopter landing at the scene.
Images show a police cordon in place on part of the promenade. A spokesperson from HM Coastguard told the ECHO: "HM Coastguard sent rescue teams from Crosby and Wirral, along with lifeboats from New Brighton, after receiving reports of a person in the water at New Brighton.