Man rescued from Grand Union Canal in Hemel Hempstead

Hertfordshire Police and the East of England Ambulance Service helped the man from the water
By Holly Patel
Published 11th Mar 2020, 10:02 BST
Updated 11th Mar 2020, 10:04 BST
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A man was rescued from the Grand Union Canal in Hemel Hempstead, last night (Tuesday).

Police were called just after 9pm to reports of concern for the welfare of a man in the Grand Union Canal, near Belswains Lane.

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Officers and the East of England Ambulance attended to help the man who had fallen from a boat into the water.

A spokesperson for Hertfordshire Police said: “The man was helped out of the water, no injuries were reported but the man was taken to hospital for assessment.”