Delays On Medina Way After Man Seen On Railings Above River

Traffic on Medina Way was disrupted earlier today (Friday) after a man was spotted sitting on railings above the River Medina.

Police and paramedics were called to the scene at around 1pm.

Northbound traffic was reduced to a single lane while emergency services attended.

Reports indicate the man had been dangling his legs over the barriers and filming those trying to help him.

He has since left the railings safely and is now receiving care from the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service.

Drivers were warned to expect delays in the area while the incident was ongoing.

We have contacted the emergency services for further information.

UPDATE 3pm:

A spokesperson for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said:

"We were called at around 12:40pm today (Friday 27 February) to a report of a concern for the welfare of a man on Medina Way, Newport.

"Officers attended and the man was taken into the care of Isle of Wight Ambulance Service."