Milford Haven coastguard headquarters co-ordinated the rescue of a stricken Irish fishing vessel in the early hours of this morning (Monday).

They received a call from the Padriac Seosamh at 2.25am. The vessel, with four crew aboard, suffered engine failure 18 miles North West of Milford Haven.

Coastguard control contacted Dunmore lifeboat, who were tasked to tow the boat back to Ireland. The tow is ongoing and the two vessels are expected to reach port at 4pm today.