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Woman 'brought to safety' after incident on Shrewsbury's Welsh Bridge

Emergency services were called to the Welsh Bridge in Shrewsbury amid concerns for the safety of a woman.

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Police, fire and ambulance crews rushed to the Welsh Bridge in Shrewsbury at around 10pm on Monday (March 17) following reports of concerns for the safety of a woman.

Five fire appliances, including the water rescue unit, were in attendance from Baschurch and Shrewsbury stations.

Welsh Bridge, Shrewsbury
Welsh Bridge, Shrewsbury

A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said a woman was quickly "brought to safety" by the emergency services.

They said: "Officers were called to the Welsh Bridge in Shrewsbury at around 9.50pm yesterday following a concern for safety report. 

"Shortly after, a woman was brought to safety by officers."