EMERGENCY services raced to the riverside this afternoon after reports of a woman threatening to jump off a bridge in the city centre.

A large fire service presence could be seen in Croft Road Car Park this morning (September 22) after a women threatened to jump from a nearby bridge.

The firefighters, who were called as a precaution by police, brought two fire engines, two boats, a drone and a canine unit. 

One witness said: "It happened between 10am and 11am.

"A female was threatening to jump off the bridge. 

"All the emergency services were here for about an hour, it was surreal."

A Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "We were requested by police at 10.18am to prepare in case a female jumped. 

"Two boat crews, two fire crews, a drone and a canine unit were sent to assist just in case the lady jumped." 

Firefighters left the scene just before 11.20am.

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