AN elderly woman who had a fall near Pershore has been assisted by the emergency services.

The female fell in a property in Bridge Street, Lower Moor, and firefighters and medical staff were sent to the address.

A Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crew from Evesham helped gain entry to the premises while a West Midlands Ambulance Service crew provided medical care.

The incident happened today at 8.25am.