A man was treated by paramedics this morning after becoming stuck in a chimney.

The fire service was called to Arlesey Road in Ickleford at about 8am following reports that a man had become stuck in a factory chimney.

A height kit and a site cherry picker were used to help get the man out.

He was given first aid assistance at the scene.

Fire engines from Hitchin were on the scene and left just after 9am.