A SHEEP had to be rescued today (Monday) from Downs Road in Arreton after becoming trapped in fencing.

Newport pumps, Newport Rescue Unit, Ryde Land Rover and Ryde pump were the resources called to the scene following initial reports of the prone animal just after 8.45am.

A statement shortly before 9am from the Isle of Wight Fire Service said: " Several calls to police were made by members of the public and passed onto the Fire Service. Nobody yet in attendance."

A member of the public stepped in to save the sheep, with teams stood down at around 9.30am.

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