Fire crews in west London helped to free the animal, which was said to be distressed but unharmed.

Ian the fox cub rescued by firefighters after getting stuck in wall

The incident allegedly took place during a trail hunt in Huxley, near Chester.

Police probe after fox reportedly killed during hunt

The animal was saved after becoming tangled in a football goal in Hove, Sussex

The urban critters have been blamed for a spate of cut car brake lines in Tunbridge Wells.

Police said they found the wild animal "scared stiff" and injured with what appeared to be puncture marks after the attack.