Elderly man taken to hospital after concerns raised

Emergency services were called to a house in Poulton today after concerns were raised over the safety of an elderly man.
Ambulance services were called to Vicarage RoadAmbulance services were called to Vicarage Road
Ambulance services were called to Vicarage Road

Paramedics called firefighters from Forest Gate station to the scene on Vicarage Road at around 1pm after struggling to enter the house due to a number of items piled up behind the door.

Crews gained access to the property, where an elderly man was located and taken to Blackpool Victoria Hospital.