An air ambulance was called to a Ribble Valley forest on Thursday (December 29) after a man injured his knee.

A man was descending the popular mountain biking trail the Hope Line in Gisburn Forest when he hit a wooden block, fell over and felt his knee ‘pop out’.

The Bowland Pennine Mountain Rescue Team (BPMRT) and North West Air Ambulance were called at around 1.51pm to help the 27-year-old, who found it difficult to walk.

13 volunteers helped with the rescue, which took three hours in total.

After some searching,  BPMRT found him “in good spirits” at the Hub in Stephen Park.

Considering his high pain score and the potential complications associated with the injury the North West Air Ambulance was called.

A BPMRT spokesperson said: "On arrival in Gisburn Forest, initially we couldn't locate him but fortunately we found him quickly at the Hub in Stephen Park, and in good spirits.

“He had been helped and assisted by others to Stephen Park.

“After making a medical assessment and changing his wet clothes, our casualty was pretty stable, his pain score only got higher when he moved his knee.

“Considering the high pain score and potential complication with the injury, the North West Air Ambulance was requested and we handed over the casualty once they arrived and landed.

“All in all, a very smooth rescue and evacuation and we wish our casualty a speedy recovery.”