Emergency services called to reservoir in South Yorkshire after man got into difficulty in the water

Emergency services have been working at a country park in South Yorkshire tonight after reports that a man had got into difficulty in the water.

South Yorkshire Police were called to Ulley Reservoir, near Rotherham at around 6.10pm this evening (Thursday) and were joined at the scene by South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue and Yorkshire Ambulance Service.

The public were asked to avoid the area while investigations took place.

A spokesperson said: "At approximately 6:10pm, we were called to concerns a man had got into difficulty in the water. The man’s family have been informed and are being supported by our officers."