A man who was threatening to jump from a bridge was saved by police in a dramatic rescue.

Helicopter footage captured the distressed man standing on the edge of the Triborough Bridge, known officially as the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge since 2008, in New York, on Sunday afternoon.

Traffic was stopped on the bridge and air bags set up below, as officers tried to talk to the man.

The 31-year-old man had a rope and was threatening to jump as he stood perilously close to the edge.

The man was threatening to jump
He had a rope with him
He was pulled to safety and given CPR
The Robert F. Kennedy Bridge in New York

The man eventually fell unconscious, allowing a member of the special operations team to race over and save his life.

He was pulled to safety, where the emergency team carried out CPR.

The man was later transferred to Harlem Hospital for treatment and remains in a serious but stable condition.

If you need to speak to someone you can call the Samaritans' 24-hour confidential helpline on 116 123.