Police call handlers were baffled after a Yorkshire man called 999 to say a takeaway had forgotten the cheese on his pizza.

West Yorkshire Police released audio from the call as part of their #Not999 series on Twitter.

“They won’t give us a refund or anything”, the man said.

"My girlfriend is sat here starving."

In response, the call handler said: “You do realise you have called 999?

"This is not an emergency police matter.”

In an earlier tweet, West Yorkshire Police Contact Management Centre said: "A few examples of #not999 calls.

"Calling 999 to check the number works, just in case you need it.

"Calling 999 because there is a spider in your house."

Not 999 Yorkshire: Police slam caller who rang 999 to moan at no cheese on his pizza