A person was seen climbing the Big Wheel on Blackpool's Central Pier this morning (Thursday, August 31).

Emergency services rushed to the pier after the woman was spotted scaling the 108ft wheel, as bystanders watched in horror.

She began scrambling up the giant ride at around 9am, with no harness or other safety gear, as police, ambulance and fire crews made their way to the scene.

The pier was evacuated while firefighters came to her rescue and used rope lines to safely bring her down at around 10.30am.