Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Leeds Live
Leeds Live
World
Paige Ingram

Man rushed to hospital after being pulled from River Aire in Leeds in early hours

A man has been rushed to hospital after being pulled from the River Aire in Leeds the early hours of this morning (Sunday, October 30).

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to an area near Great Wilson Street, Holbeck, Leeds at 1.19am following reports of a person in the water. Crews from Hunslet Fire Station and Leeds Fire Station attended along with water rescue crews.

Read more: Man seriously hurt after he's hit by car following an argument in Leeds

A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "Report of 1 male in the River Aire. Caller to Fire Service had thrown a rope/cable to the male and male was holding onto the rope. Water Rescue Crews attended and rescued the male who was then transported to hospital by ambulance."

The condition of the man is not known.

READ NEXT:

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.