A MAN was rescued from scaffolding at a home in Ellesmere Port.

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service were called at around 9.30pm on Monday, March 5 to Sutton Way to assist police and paramedics in lowering a man from scaffolding.

Two fire engines attended from Ellesmere Port and Powey Lane.

Emergency services used line rescue equipment, a nine metre ladder and gave the man oxygen therapy.

He was then taken to hospital by North West Ambulance Service.