Police in Northern Ireland have shot dead a stag that was "running loose" in Newry on Thursday.
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) issued a warning to the public to avoid the animal, which was in the St Patrick’s Avenue area of the city.
PSNI officers then liaised with a vet and deer stalkers before the decision was made to allow trained firearms officers to shoot the animal on Thursday afternoon.
A police statement said: “Several attempts were made to safely and humanely manage the animal.
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“Regrettably officers were required to shoot the stag as it had become very agitated and posed a risk to the public.”
The Police Ombudsman has been informed of the incident, as per normal procedure when a firearm has been used.