Boy gets stuck in vending machine

A four-year-old boy was stuck in a vending machine for almost an hour in a sportsman's club south-east of Melbourne.

The boy was trying to retrieve some candy when his arm and shoulder became struck in the vending machine about 5pm (AEST) at Tooradin and District Sportsmans Club, Melbourne Metropolitan Ambulance spokesman Ray Rowe said.

"The boy was trying to fetch some lollies when his arm and shoulder were stuck," Mr Rowe said.

"As part of the rescue operation, a CFA unit came to his assistance.

The boy was "very upset" when he was freed because his toy was damaged, Mr Rowe said.