Officers detain a rogue pig roaming around the city

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Officers detain a rogue pig roaming around the city

This little piggy didn't stay at home...

The hog didn't look too pleased after being caught (David Curran, Gloucestershire Council)

Date - 20th July 2017
By - Sophie Garrod - Police Oracle

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After 24 hours out on the town and munching on too many apples opposite the local watering hole, a rogue pig has been detained by Gloucestershire police officers. Its late night antics were first spotted on CCTV and an appeal by the force on social...

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