Real life 'Hot Fuzz' moment as police rescue swan
POLICE officers had a real life 'Hot Fuzz' moment after they chased a loose swan earlier today.
The stray swan was waddling away from the officers as they were attempting to catch it.
Comical images shared by Thames Valley Police in West Berkshire shows police officers trying to round up the juveline bird in Thatcham.
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The swan was then put in the back of the police van and carried like in the film.
TVP West Berkshire said: "This morning whilst out on patrol. Traffic was briefly stopped while the team prevented further Swanny around.
"After being briefly detained he thanked us by leaving a small gift in the back of the van."
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