FIREFIGHTERS were called to the city's hospital after a teenager got his finger stuck in a ring.

Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service arrived at Worcestershire Royal Hospital just before midnight to free a teenage boy's finger.

The ring had become stuck on his left hand and an electric ring cutter had to be used to release it.

A Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "A crew from Worcester Fire Station was called at 11.34pm on November 11 to a minor release at Worcestershire Royal Hospital.

"An electric ring cutter was used to successfully remove a ring from the left hand of a teenage boy.

"There were no casualties and no other emergency services were required.

"The incident was marked as pending closure at 12.24am."