Emergency services called to concern for welfare in Lancaster

Police said a large emergency services presence in Lancaster was due to a report of a concern for welfare.

Several police vehicles and ambulance services were seen in the Caton Road area of the city on Friday evening and residents also reported seeing and hearing a helicopter over Ryelands.

A Lancashire Police spokesperson said this was due to a concern for welfare call and a woman has been taken to a place of safety.

A concern for welfare call is made when there is an immediate, real and substantial risk to the life and/or a risk of serious injury to a person.

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