Child stuck up a tree is rescued by firefighters in Telford

Firefighters had to rescue a child stuck up a tree in Telford on Monday evening.

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The incident happened near Ironstone Close, St Georges.

A Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said: “At 6.58pm on Monday, May 26, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting an incident in Telford.

“One child stuck up a tree and was unable to get down. Crews assisted the child down from the tree using a short extension ladder.”

One fire engine was sent to the scene from Telford Central.