Man saved from river near pub

A MAN was rescued from the River Irwell after police, fire engines and an air ambulance were scrambled to the scene.

- AMY WALKER

Emergency services were called to Dale Street in Radcliffe, near to the Lock Keeper pub, in the town centre at around 1.20pm yesterday, following concerns for the welfare of a man.

An air ambulance was seen landing nearby at the retail park as the road was closed off for a number of hours. Firefighters were able to rescue the man, who was treated at the scene.