A FIREWALK held in Rowley Regis to raise money for the homeless proved to be a blistering success.

Parliamentary hopeful Ian Cooper was among more than 50 fire walkers braving the heat with their feet at the Britannia Inn for the Homeless One charity.

Mr Cooper, Labour's candidate in Halesowen and Rowley Regis, estimates his sponsorship figure will top £350.

He said: “It was a pleasure to support organiser Martin Clee and to join over 50 other people who came together to do something about the homeless in our society.

“I would like to thank the organisers and everyone who took part and also my friends, family and Labour Party supporters who came down to cheer me on.

"I think everyone enjoyed the experience – I know I did - and no one’s toes were toasted as far as I know!”

Although not all the sponsorship money has been collected, organisers say the final total raised from the event is expected to be around £10,000.