Dog rescued from gap in walls at model village

A dog who got himself trapped in a small gap between two walls at a seafront tourist attraction has been rescued by firefighters.

The Jack Russell, called Benny, got wedged after running into a hole between the walls of a building at Southsea Model Village in Portsmouth on Thursday afternoon.

Fire crews along with an urban search and rescue team used specialist cameras to locate the two-year-old.

Firefighters quickly cut through the bricks to free Benny and reunite him with his very relieved and thankful owner. The fire service said he escaped with minor scrapes and scratches.

Posting on its Facebook page, Southsea Model Village said it "could have ended very differently, so we want to thank everyone who helped rescue Benny".

The attraction's owners said the firefighters' "calm, professional and methodical approach ensured Benny was located, reached and brought out safely".

"Thank you to Benny's owners for their patience and trust during what was an incredibly stressful situation," they added.

"Benny is safe, and that's what matters most."