Seven rescued from water at Cornwall beach

All seven people were rescued from Mawgan Porth before lifeboat and coastguard teams reached the scene

Seven people have been rescued from the water at a Cornish beach.

HM Coastguard said rescue teams were called to Mawgan Porth at about 20:30 BST on Thursday after several people were reported to be "in difficulty".

All seven were rescued and "safely ashore" before lifeboat and coastguard teams reached the scene.

Ambulance crews provided treatment while rescue teams checked the areas to confirm everyone was accounted for, the coastguard said.

The coastguard thanked Mawgan Porth Surf Lifesaving Club and the public for "their swift actions and assistance last night".