A DOG that got its head stuck in a small hole in the wall of a house had to be rescued by fire-fighters this evening.

Crews were called to Queensway in Brunton Park, Newcastle, at around 7.30pm.

The dog, a ten-month-old Cocker Spaniel called Paddy, had its head stuck in the hole, that had been used as a tumble drier outlet.

Fire-fighters used a hammer and chisel to knock bricks out, making the hole bigger, so the dog could be freed.

The dog suffered no injuries.