This is a sight you do not see every day after a police officer came to the rescue of a stray donkey in Hounslow .

The escaped animal was found happily wandering on the side of the road on a mound near a Halfords store in the borough.

But the four-legged creature was no problem for one cop dubbed the "donkey whisperer" who carefully walked up to the farm animal and petted it.

Thanks to the the officers who responded to the emergency call out on Saturday (February 25), the donkey has been returned back home.

However police have urged anyone who has animals to make sure they are in a secure facility.

Hounslow MPS tweeeted: "Fortunately our donkey whisperer was able to return the donkey back home safe and well.

"If you own animals, please check they are secure."

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