Man rescued from River Aire in Leeds

A MAN was rescued by emergency services in Leeds city centre this morning.

Firefighters were called to the scene at Gotts Road just before 4am on Tuesday, November 10.
A West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue spokeswoman said the man had fallen into the river and was rescued by crews.

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He was left in the care of paramedics.

Crews from Leeds, Rothwell, Wakefield and Hunslet attended the scene.

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