A MAN had to be rescued from Prittlewell Brook by fire crews this afternoon.

Crews from Southend and Rochford stations were called about 2pm.

The 40-year-old had fallen into the brook, at Highfield Crescent, Westcliff, injuring both of his ankles and was stuck in the water.

Firefighters used an extension ladder to rescue him by 2.30pm and left him in the care of paramedics.