Elderly man hurt after being trapped by tree in Horsham

Emergency services were called to Harvesters, off Chennells Way, at about 10.55am.

Firefighters used small tools to release the man, who was taken to hospital by ambulance.

The crews made the conifer tree safe using a heavy rescue tender.

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