Wayward Red Devil delays kick-off

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The unnamed member of the Parachute Regiment's Red Devils watched as six colleagues successfully landed on the pitch to present the match ball at Burnley FC's Turf Moor ground.

He wanted to follow on with aplomb.

But a gust of wind blew the final parachutist - named only as Ben by Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service - onto the top of the Cricket Field stand.

The unfortunate soldier suffered minor cuts and bruises as one of his feet pierced the asbestos roof.

An aerial platform ladder had to be called for from nearby Accrington to rescue him from nearly 70ft up.

Burnley station manager Dave Jackson said: "He was very embarrassed when we got him down and his colleagues were waiting for him.

"With it being Burnley's first game of the season at home the crowd weren't very happy with it being delayed.

"But they gave a big cheer when he was helped down and I'm sure it all raised a few smiles."