Emergency services responded to an incident on the River Suir in Waterford last night following reports that a person had entered the water.

A multi-agency emergency response was launched in Waterford City early on Friday morning after reports of a person threatening to enter the water.

Emergency services were mobilised in the early hours of Saturday morning following reports of a person entering the water in Waterford City.

A person was successfully rescued from the water in Waterford City on Wednesday afternoon following a coordinated emergency response involving multiple agencies.