A farmer has had a stressful Sunday after a huge flock of sheep escaped onto the road.

Pictures were posted in the Harleston Community Noticeboard of sheep roaming around the Redenhall roundabout in south Norfolk at 6.45am today (February 26).

Diss Mercury: The sheep have now been secured in a nearby field The sheep have now been secured in a nearby field (Image: Marina Webb)

It resulted in delays in the area, with people going slowly to avoid the sheep, and the police were called to help manage traffic.  

One local estimated there were around 100 sheep in total on the loose.

The sheep have since been secured in a nearby field and the shepherd is aware and dealing with the escape.