A residential cottage has partially collapsed in Uckfield, causing injury to a man inside.

East Sussex Fire and Rescue were called to Cackle Street in Nutley, Uckfield, at around 3pm this afternoon after reports of a building collapse.

Part of the cottage had completely collapsed, injuring a 40-year-old man inside.

He was conscious and breathing when he was taken to hospital by air ambulance.

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