TRAPPED: Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue called to reports of an elderly man locked in a bathroom
FIRE crews were called to rescue an elderly man after he was locked in a downstairs toilet.
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue were called to Station Road, Brent Knoll, by the man's wife around 6.55pm (April 12).
The wife told the fire crews that he was suffering from ill health and was locked in the bathroom.
Crews gained entry to the bathroom using small tools and the man was released unharmed.
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