Man airlifted to hospital after lake rescue

A man has been airlifted to hospital after he got into difficulty while in a lake.

Emergency services were called to Southport Marine Lake on Southport Promenade at 16:20 BST after reports of concern for the safety of a man.

Merseyside Police said the man was removed from the water and taken to hospital for an assessment.

A police cordon is in place as officers carry out their investigation.

Det Insp Pete Rexwinkel said: “The incident took place close to the Royal Clifton Hotel, at a busy time on this warm bank holiday Monday.

“If anyone saw what happened and can provide any information, please come forward to officers at the scene or via 101 or online.”