Loose pigs caused a stir after making a break for freedom in Neston.

Members of the public called the police after spotting the farm animals trotting on Chester High Road today (Sunday, September 14).

The five pigs caused such a stir Cheshire police created a #pigsontheloose tag to monitor their journey.

Members of the public and police helped a farmer to round up the animals, which police say were returned to their field after their 20 minute adventure.