A MOUNTAIN rescue team was called out after a man dislocated his shoulder.

Keswick Mountain Rescue Team (KMRT) were alerted yesterday afternoon to the injured man, who had slipped on his descent from Dale Head.

One of his two companions managed to ring 999 and alert the team, while his other companion helped him slowly down the fell.

KMRT approached from both Rosthwaite in Borrowdale and Littletown in Newlands with a couple of team members also approaching from Honister to hopefully locate the moving target.

In a statement KMRT reported that the party was eventually found on the descent to Newlands.

Pain relief was administered and the shoulder re-located before being stretchered down towards Littletown.