A BOY had to be rescued by the fire service after getting his head stuck in railings.

Worcester fire crews were called to Trotshill Lane, Woodgreen, Warndon Villages, Worcester, after receiving a call that a child had got his head stuck in railings.

The incident happened on Tuesday at about 3.40pm.

Crews were able to pry the bars apart and release the youngster and left the scene around 20 minutes later.