FELIXSTOWE: A puppy had to be rescued by firefighters after getting its head stuck in a crate this morning.

The pup managed to trap its head inside the crate and its owners, after trying to free it, had to call the fire service.

The incident happened at a property in Ascot Drive, Felixstowe, and one fire engine from the town’s station was sent to the scene at about 6.10am.

After about half an hour firefighters managed to free the pet, who was not injured.