A MYSTERY good Samaritan called an ambulance when a three-year-old girl crushed her fingers in a car door.

Now the victim's family has thanked the unknown passer-by.

Maureen Lewer was Christmas shopping in Trowbridge with her daughter Sharon and granddaughter Courtney.

They parked at the former Tesco car park and Courtney slammed her left hand ring finger in the car door.

Mrs Lewer said: "Part of her finger was left in the door, but prompt action from a passer-by saved her from a lot of distress.

"He called an ambulance and helped stem the flow of blood. Unfortunately I didn't get his name, but we want to thank him.

"Courtney still has to go to hospital every four days, but she is much better."