TWO boys were taken to hospital after being seriously burnt by a barbecue in Bromyard last night.

An Ambulance, a rapid response vehicle, a paramedic area support officer an the Midlands Air Ambulance were all called to Winslow Road just after 6.10pm.

An eight-year-old boy was treated for multiple burns to his face, chest and arms and was airlifted to Birmingham Children’s Hospital for further assessment.

Another boy, believed to be the same age, was also treated for burns to his head and chest and was taken to Worcestershire Royal Hospital.