A VAN found itself in a sticky situation on Sunday, May 27, when it became trapped under some scaffolding on Victoria Street in Holsworthy.

The Mercedes box van became trapped under scaffolding, which had been erected whilst work on a building on Victoria street was carried out.

No vehicles could pass so the police and fire services attended along with a team of scaffolders from the company concerned. The scaffolders took down part of the scaffolding in order to free the vehicle, which was not local.

A Devon and Cornwall Police spokesperson said some damage was caused to the building as a number of bricks were knocked out on the first floor.

Details were exchanged by all parties. The police left the scene at 12.40pm but the scaffolders remained on the scene.