VIDEO: Sheep give police the runaround in Garston

Neighbours and joggers were left bemused when dozens of the animals were seen running through an estate with at least four officers in close pursuit.

A resident in Osprey Close was met with a bizarre view from their window at around 8.20am when the flock were pictured in a car park, with some appearing to make the most of the greenery on offer.

The sheep congregated in a car park in Osprey Way

Officers must have thought the writing was on the wool when the sheep reportedly decided to lie down but the police put their skills to good ewes, showing great partnersheep to herd the flock back down Osprey Close.

The sheep were herded away from the estate by police officers. Credit: Nick Thomas

They were later filmed by Nick Thomas, who had been out on a run of his own, running in Falcon Way towards a tunnel that goes under the M1 with the officers following closely behind.

The flock of sheep running in the direction of the Munden Estate. Credit: Nick Thomas

It's thought the sheep escaped from the nearby Munden Estate.

Social media reports indicate the sheep were safely returned home, with officers choosing not to put the runaways behind baas for their exploits.

Officers kept a close eye on flock as passers-by watched on in bemusement. Credit: Nick Thomas

So all's wool that ends wool.