West Mercia Police have confirmed that an 18-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of wasting police time following an incident in Hereford overnight.

A spokesperson for West Mercia Police told Your Herefordshire:

“We were called to Greyfriars Bridge in Hereford shortly before 9.15pm last night following a report of a concern for safety.

“An 18-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of wasting police time. She has since been released on bail.”

A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance Service told Your Herefordshire:

“We were called to reports of concern for a patient’s welfare near to Greyfriars Bridge at 9.19pm. 

“One ambulance, a paramedic officer and the Trust’s Hazardous Area Response Team attended the scene. 

“On arrival we discovered one patient, a woman, who following assessment was discharged at the scene.”