“I squeezed my finger behind one brick and a little paw touched me, I couldn’t believe we’d found a kitten trapped in there.
“The firefighters broke through the brick and I pulled out a tiny ginger and white kitten. He was dirty and hungry but otherwise okay.
“The gap between the wall and the wooden panel was only a few inches wide, it’s an absolute mystery how he got in there.”
The kitten has been named Ken after Steven Kenworthy, one of the firefighters who smashed through bricks to reach him.
Ken was taken to RSPCA Harmsworth Hospital where he was treated for fleas and an eye infection.
Inspector Ford added: “The firefighters were fantastic, they were as determined as me to get to the bottom of the mystery and get that kitten out of there and I really appreciated their help.”
Heroes: Ken was rescued by London Fire Brigade
LFB
A London Fire Brigade spokeswoman added: “The Brigade were requested to attend by the RSPCA to help rescue the trapped kitten who was in distress. Firefighters knocked through a brick wall to get access to ‘Ken’ and bring him to safety.
“If an animal is injured or in distress please call the RSPCA's 24 hour helpline on 0300 1234 999 or go to rspca.org.uk.”
Ken the kitten is thought to be six to eight-weeks-old, he is not microchipped and if his owner does not come forward he will be put up for rehoming after he’s been vaccinated.
Anyone who thinks Ken may be their kitten can contact the hospital on 0300 1239927.
