A man has been pulled to safety after being spotted in the River Thames.

Police confirmed he was seen in the water near Sara Crescent in Greenhithe at around 4.25pm.

A spokesman said: "The man was helped out of the water by two members of the public and has been taken to a local hospital."

Police, fire, and ambulance crews were called to the scene, not far from the Asda superstore in Station Road.

No other details were available.