Malham Cove, scene of the rescue

A walker was rescued after slipping and injuring himself in the Yorkshire Dales.

The 65-year-old was on top of Malham Cove when he slipped on wet rocks, suffering a suspected broken arm.

The Clapham-based Cave Rescue Organisation was alerted about 1.25pm today, Friday, and went to the walker’s aid.

The man was treated by paramedics at the scene before rescuers stretchered him to the Cove Road where a waiting ambulance took him to hospital.

Malham Cove is an 80m (260ft) limestone crag topped by an extensive limestone pavement.