Unlucky George Purdie needed the help of firefighters after he ended up wedged between his bathroom wall and the loo

A Little Hulton dad was "flushed" with embarrassment when he tumbled off his toilet...and had to be rescued by the fire brigade.

Unlucky George Purdie needed the help of firefighters after he ended up wedged between his bathroom wall and the loo itself.

He was trapped for around 30 minutes before the 999 men arrived at the scene.

George of Harrop Lane, Little Hulton, was eventually pulled free by two burly firemen.

His unfortunate mishap happened on Monday night when he slipped from the toilet and became wedged against the wall.

The 56-year-old, who lives with his mum, tried to wriggle his way out of the awkward spot, but found himself completely trapped.

After shouting for help, his son Malcolm and mum Ellen rushed to his aid, but neither were able to pull George free.

Mum Ellen Purdie, aged 89, said: "I've never seen anything so funny in my life.

"He couldn't move an inch. One leg was stuck across the toilet and the other next to the wall.

"The cistern was broke as well so water was dripping all over his head and clothes.''

Malcolm eventually called the fire brigade who also had difficulties hoisting him out of the tight spot.

George, who is unemployed and receives disability allowance, said: "It took two big firemen a while to pull me out.

"I didn't panic, but I wondered what would happen.

"I've never known anything so ridiculous in my entire life, but I just got completely stuck. I have problems with my feet anyway, so they had gone numb and I couldn't feel anything.''

He added: "Everyone was laughing about it -- my mum, son and the firemen, but I didn't laugh at the time.

"I've laughed about it since though and my mum can't stop laughing every time she thinks about it.''