Belper: Firefighters rescue deer trapped in railings

The deer was freed from the fence by firefighters before being led to a footpath

Firefighters have rescued a deer after it became trapped in railings outside a property in Derbyshire.

They were called to Spencer Road, Belper, at about 07:50 BST on Monday when the stricken animal was spotted with his hind legs caught in a fence.

Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service said a crew from Belper and an animal rescue unit attended the scene.

They were able to carefully release the deer and carry it to a footpath leading to the countryside.

The animal was carried to safety and released