Emergency services called after reports of person ‘entering the river’

​ReporterEmergency services were called to the city centre street after reports of a person entering the river. (Image: Google Maps) EMERGENCY services have been called to a city centre street after reports of a person entering the river, police have confirmed. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said emergency crews are currently in the Nelson Street area of Hereford, following reports that someone had entered the river. Officers attended the scene with the ambulance service and fire and rescue service, and located a man at 10.10am who has now been taken to hospital. Police will remain in the area to carry out enquiries to establish the circumstances of the incident. Members of the public with any information that may help officers are asked to please contact 01432 347160 quoting incident 136i of today (16 November). Emergency 

Caitlin King

Caitlin King is the editor of Herefordshire News, covering stories that celebrate life across the county — from local politics to countryside living. A lifelong Midlander with a background in regional journalism, she’s passionate about telling honest, human stories that keep Herefordshire connected.

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