Fire services dismantle washing machine door after cat got its leg stuck

A cat, who had trapped its leg in a washing machine door, has been rescued by Portsmouth firefighters.

The Southsea crew were called to the property on Brompton Road at 00:28 on October 4.

The crew had to use a drill to dismantle the door and release the animal, who is believed to have broken its leg.

The owner then took the pet onto a local vet surgery for treatment.

A Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service animal rescue officer was stood down before they arrived, prior to firefighters leaving the scene and returning to station once the stop message was received at 00:42.