FIREFIGHTERS were "flushed" with success after coming to the rescue of a toddler who found himself with some toilet troubles. 

The crew from Darlington had a less than bog standard rescue after getting a call when toddler Edward managed to get his toilet training seat stuck round his head.

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The team attended the property in Darlington and were able to quickly release him from his predicament. 

But not before the youngster was snapped at the scene.

County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service, which often shares details of its more unusual rescues, shared Edward's story on its social media channels, with the hash tag #NotJustFires.

A service spokesman said: "Well done to everyone involved."

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