Woman arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after she waded into water with two children

The 31-year-old remains in police custody

The bridge was closed off in both directions yesterday (Dave Jacobs/Wikipedia)

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after wading into a river with two young children.

The 31-year-old from Southampton was seen with the two children yesterday at around 3.30pm immersed in the River Itchen near Cobden Bridge.

The three people were saved from the water and treated by paramedics at the scene.

Emergency services responded to the scene leading to the bridge being closed in both directions.

Hampshire Police revealed they arrested a 31-year-old woman at the scene but could not confirm the relationship between the adult and children nor the names and genders of the children.

They confirmed she remains in custody.

A police spokesperson said: “We were called at 3.38pm following reports that a woman had entered the water near Cobden Bridge with two young children.

“Emergency services attended the scene and all three people were recovered and received treatment.

“A 31-year-old woman from Southampton has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

“Cobden Bridge was temporarily closed but has since been reopened. We will be conducting enquiries in the area.”