STAFF - Ambulance attend to a man who collapsed outside Norwich Market. Picture SABRINA JOHNSON (Image: Archant)
The ambulance service was called to Norwich city centre this afternoon to treat a man believed to be suffering breathing difficulties.
Ambulance crews were called to the scene in Gentleman's Walk, opposite the entrance to the Royal Arcade at 1.47pm.
Two ambulance crews and a rapid response vehicles arrived at the scene to treat a man thought to be in his 70s.
By-standers reported two women stopping to help the man before the ambulance service arrived on the scene, both of whom were thought to be a medical professional.
The man has been taken to the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital for further treatment.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here