COASTGUARDS had to rescue an ex-ferry off the East Anglian coastline this morning.

COASTGUARDS had to rescue an ex-ferry off the East Anglian coastline this morning.

The Shieldsman developed engine trouble about 3 miles east off Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, at about 1.30am.

A lifeboat went to assist the boat and it was taken to Great Yarmouth harbour, arriving just before 5am.

Nobody was hurt during the incident.