RESIDENTS of Great Leighs were warned to keep their animals inside yesterday evening after a 9ft python escaped from its owner.
Essex Police issued the warning at around 11pm yesterday evening after a member of the public reported that their animal had escaped from a property in Main Road.
Residents were warned not to approach the python, and call 999 if it was located.
A spokesman for Essex Police said: "Police received a report at around 11pm on Wednesday about a snake that has gone missing from an address in Main Road, Great Leighs.
"The animal was located at around 1am and returned to its owner."
1/2 Residents of #GtLeighs - please keep your downstairs windows closed & and keep small dogs inside. A 9ft Python has escaped in the area.
— Force Control Room (@EPControlRoom) May 24, 2017
2/2 If you see the reptile, please DO NOT approach it. Call 999 urgently and we will send officers & contact other agencies. @essexlive R/T
— Force Control Room (@EPControlRoom) May 24, 2017
UPDATE: The python has been located & is back in its box. It doesn't look to eaten whilst adventuring so any missing animals are not linked. https://t.co/O4SBQQXqSe
— Force Control Room (@EPControlRoom) May 25, 2017
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel