Deer hunt sparks traffic chaos

Police are appealing for witnesses following a report of a hunt chasing deer alongside near the Royal Agricultural University.

Huntsmen and hounds were seen pursuing fawn deer, forcing drivers to stop on the A419 to avoid a possible collision with the deer on Monday.

The Rural Crime Team is appealing for anyone who may have seen the incident, has dashcam footage or has any relevant information.

You can get in touch by completing the following form quoting incident 177 of 4 December: https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/

Alternatively you can give information anonymously to the independent crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or online at https://crimestoppers-uk.org/