Emergency services called to Wellingborough's Embankment following concerns for a member of the public

Police, fire and ambulance crews were called to a Wellingborough beauty spot following concerns for a member of the public.

Emergency services were seen at The Embankment yesterday (Wednesday) evening.

A fire service spokesman said they were called just before 6.30pm to the Embankment following reports of concern for a member of the public’s welfare.

The spokesman added: "Two crews from Wellingborough and Irthlingborough attended the scene and assisted colleagues from Northamptonshire Police and the East Midlands Ambulance Service.”

Northants Police, who also attended, told this newspaper: “Police officers were called to the Embankment in Wellingborough yesterday (March 13) at about 5.30pm following reports of concern for the welfare of a member of the public.

“Thankfully, no-one was injured as a result of the incident and the member of the public concerned was helped to safety.”

The fire spokesman said they left the scene just after 7pm.