A MAN pulled from the canal in Stourport-on-Severn last night is in a critical condition.

All three emergency services were called to the incident over concerns about a man in his 40s who had fallen into the canal by York Street.

The man was pulled from the water by passers-by before paramedics resucsitated him at the scene.

A West Mercia Police spokesman said: "Police were called at 6.08pm yesterday (Tuesday, 6 February) over concerns for the welfare of a man in his 40s who had fallen into the canal by York Street, Stouport-on-Severn.

"West Midlands Ambulance Service and Hereford & Worcester Fire Service were also in attendance.

"The man was rescued from the water and was taken to hospital, his condition is described as critical."

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “Emergency services arrived to find a man in the water.

"The fire service worked quickly to rescue the man, who had fallen into a lock, using ropes to lift him out of the water.

"Once rescued, ambulance crews assessed the man and found he was in cardiac arrest.

"The team quickly commenced advanced life support on board the ambulance where they successfully managed to restart his heart.

"Ambulance staff continued vital treatment en route to Worcestershire Royal Hospital. The hospital were pre-alerted to the arrival of the man, who was said to be in a critical condition.”