The driver of a tractor pulling a trailer was pulled over by police after being seen using a mobile phone behind the wheel.

Officers stopped the farm vehicle on the A1122 between Swaffham and Downham Market.

Norfolk and Suffolk Roads and Armed Policing Team said on Twitter: "#PC880 & #PC1607 stopped this tractor on the A1122 at Swaffham after the driver was witnessed texting whilst he was driving."

The police went onto issue a warning about the dangers of picking up the phone while driving.

They said: "If he was involved in a collision due to being distracted it's more than likely there would be serious injuries involved. #Fatal4 #EyesOnTheRoad."

The incident happened on July 6.