A man has been arrested on suspicion of drug dealing after emergency services were called to a water rescue in the River Orwell in Ipswich.

Police and firefighters were called to the scene in Burrell Road just before 11.50am today.

Ipswich Star: Police were seen walking along the riverbankPolice were seen walking along the riverbank (Image: Archant)

Ipswich Star: A number of fire engines were called to the incidentA number of fire engines were called to the incident (Image: Archant)

A large emergency services presence was spotted in the area, with five fire engines and a number of police officers are at the scene of the incident.

A spokesman for Suffolk police said they were called to reports of a man in River Orwell near Bridge Street skate park.

The spokesman confirmed that the man was rescued and two people were detained.

Suffolk police later confirmed on Twitter a man had been arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class A drugs.

The fire engines called to the water rescue were sent from Ipswich East, Woodbridge and Princes Street stations.

Ipswich Star: Police cars parked near the River OrwellPolice cars parked near the River Orwell (Image: Archant)