Police in Norwich were forced to become shepherds this morning as they rounded up sheep that were loose on the road.

Eastern Daily Press: Police try to round up sheep on Dussindale Drive in Norwich on New Year's Eve. Picture: Douglas ClaguePolice try to round up sheep on Dussindale Drive in Norwich on New Year's Eve. Picture: Douglas Clague (Image: Archant)

Officers were called to Dussindale Drive at about 9am, after a member of the public reported seeing the animals loose on a grass verge.

On arrival, police found about 50 sheep - which had escaped from a nearby field - crossing the road and quickly guided them back to safety.

Drivers watched on as the road was cleared, with one passenger sending us these snaps of the rescue.

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Eastern Daily Press: Police try to round up sheep on Dussindale Drive in Norwich on New Year's Eve. Picture: Douglas ClaguePolice try to round up sheep on Dussindale Drive in Norwich on New Year's Eve. Picture: Douglas Clague (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Police try to round up sheep on Dussindale Drive in Norwich on New Year's Eve. Picture: Douglas ClaguePolice try to round up sheep on Dussindale Drive in Norwich on New Year's Eve. Picture: Douglas Clague (Image: Archant)