Video: Trespassing flock of sheep 'held' by police in Yorkshire car park as officers make desperate plea

Sharing a photo of the wandering animals, a spokesman for Doncaster Central Neighbourhood Policing Team said: “Anyone lost any sheep? PC Preston has tried to count how many there are, but it made him sleepy. They are currently being looked after in a city centre car park, but we could do with reuniting them with the owner.”

In a later post, the spokesman added: “We are happy to report that the owner has been located and is making arrangements to secure the sheep. All’s wool that ends wool.”

A British Transport Police spokesman joked: “A close shave for BTP and SYP officers in Doncaster who were called out to remove sheep from the railway. The trespassing flock have all been safely removed - No further action on this occasion, next time they run the risk of ending up behind baas...”