A Wirral line service has been disrupted after a passenger took ill on the train, requiring immediate emergency treatment.

The train was halted at Leasowe Station this afternoon with emergency services rushed to the scene.

Wirral Globe: Emergency services outside Leasowe Station. Photo: Newsquest StaffEmergency services outside Leasowe Station. Photo: Newsquest Staff

Two Police cars, an ambulance, an air ambulance and a rapid response vehicle were all in attendance.

North West Ambulance service has confirmed that a man believed to be in his 50s was taken to Arrowe Park Hospital by road.

Wirral line services between Liverpool and West Kirby have now resumed.