A CUMBRIAN mountain rescue team came to the aid of an injured youngster after he had fallen and suffered a head injury.

Coniston Mountain Rescue Team were called out by Cumbria Police at 6.17pm on Sunday to reports of an 11-year-old boy who had taken a fall and sustained a bang to his head.

Fortunately the casualty’s father, who was with him, is a doctor and was able to confirm their coronavirus status and provide the initial care for his son.

The volunteer rescue team gathered together at the base and then made their way up to Lever’s Water in the team vehicles - before then proceeding towards the casualty on foot.

On arrival on site the team administered pain relief to the young boy and then carried the him down to the Coppermines YHA.

The boy was then transferred to the care of an North West Ambulance team for transport to hospital.

This incident lasted about three and half hours and was attended by 13 volunteer team members.