A flock of sheep has escaped onto the road this morning.

The sheep, which were introduced to the Ladies Mile nature reserve in September, were on Mackie Avenue, Brighton.

According to one report a bus narrowly avoided hitting an animal this morning.

They were reported to be between The Deeside and the Mackie Avenue roundabout.

Police weer called to assist council park rangers at around 9am this morning.

Park rangers are currently rounding them up.

The introduction of the grazing flock ahs proved unpopular with some local people.