Two people spotted in water off Cleveleys beach sparks rescue operation

HM Coastguard units from Lytham and Fleetwood launched a rescue operation following reports two people were in the water shortly after 1.30am today (August 3).

As crews on the scene they found the two men had already been helped to safety by police.

RNLI Blackpool was also contacted to assist with the rescue operation but a launch was not required.

A spokesman for RNLI Blackpool said: "Our RNLI volunteers were called out at 1.30am to two people in the sea at Cleveleys.

"Fortunately the people were helped to safety by police and a launch was not required."

If you find yourself in an emergency situation or spot someone else in trouble, call 999 or 112 and ask for the coastguard.