The mysterious 'Sussex panther' is back on the prowl, according to witnesses in Midhurst and Petworth.

The villages have long been associated with the panther-like animal, which has been roaming the county since 1994.

No one knows exactly what species the creature is.

The animal, which is particularly fond of woods and country lanes, is described as being black, with the body of a fox, a cat's head and a long tail.