A WOMAN was brought to safety this morning (August 17) by emergency services in a Ryedale town.

Crews from Malton, Scarborough and Tadcaster responded to the incident at 12.27am on Outgang Road in Malton.

A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “Crews from Matlon, Scarborough and Tadcaster used the ariel ladder platform and rope rescue kit to assist the police in bringing a female to safety.”