Lone sheep near A1 in Cambridgeshire herded into police car

It was an unusual sight on the outskirts of Cambridgeshire today as a lone sheep was spotted wandering near the A1 highway. Concerned for the safety of the animal and drivers, the police were called to the scene.

After a brief chase, the sheep was successfully herded into a police car and taken to safety. The farmer was contacted and the sheep was safely returned to its flock.

Local residents were relieved that the situation was resolved without any harm coming to the sheep or anyone else. It just goes to show that you never know what you might encounter on a quiet country road!