A north Norfolk coastguard and the air ambulance were called to help a 78-year-old woman who had fallen.

Sheringham Coastguard was tasked on Thursday, January 16 to provide back up for Wells Coastguard at Blakeney.

A 78-year-old woman had fallen and had a suspected broken ankle.

A spokesperson from Sheringham Coastguard said: "On arrival at Blakeney we found the air ambulance was already on scene, we wish her a speedy recovery."

The woman was transferred on a stretcher to the helicopter and flown to the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital for treatment.