Competitors go toe-to-toe in wrestling championship

Alan Nash takes the title Credit: RTV

The British Toe Wrestling Championship got underway in Derbyshire this weekend.

The annual event was held at the Bentley Brook Inn in Ashbourne.

Based on the better-known sport of arm wrestling, toe wrestling sees competitors use their feet and toes to overpower their opponent.

The competitors go toe-to-toe Credit: RTV

Contestants must have their toes thoroughly examined and passed by a qualified nurse before being given clearance to compete.

Current champion Alan Nash, known as Nasty Nash, managed to toe the line to secure his 12th title.

Afterwards Mr Nash said: "Being toe wrestling champion is great. I feel I am a bit of an ambassador for the country. I am glad I can do something for Britain, very proud to be British."

Alan Nash with his trophy Credit: RTV