LIVE: Huge emergency services presence in Burrs Country Park - updates

There is a huge emergency services presence in a park in Bury this afternoon (Sunday, June 4) amid an ongoing incident.

A number of fire engines and police cars have been pictured in Burrs Country Park, near Brandlesholme and beside the River Irwell today.

Pictures from the scene show at least four fire engines in attendance with fire service personnel and police remaining at the scene.

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A police officer has told our reporter at the scene emergency services were called out after a boy 'fell into the river'. It is understood he was playing on the railings with his friends and fell back into the water.

He has been recovered safely and is being assessed by paramedics but is believed not to have life-threatening injuries. Greater Manchester Police have been approached for more details on this ongoing incident.

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: “Just before 6pm this evening (Sunday 4th June), one fire engine from Ramsbottom fire station along with the Technical Response Unit from Ashton was called to an incident at Burrs Country Park.

“Crews arrived quickly at scene and have been in attendance for around an hour.”

See below for the latest updates.

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