Eastbourne park incident: Firefighters from Bexhill and Battle called to help 12-year-old stuck in a tree

A spokesperson from East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said it was called to Shinewater Park in Larkspur Drive at 5.55pm.

The spokesperson explained that the child was rescued and brought to ground level by rope and rescue equipment.

There were no reports of injuries, according to the fire service.

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