Swadlincote Police were called in to move a cow blocking a road in Swarkestone on Wednesday.

But, according to the account on the Swadincote Safer Neighbourhood Team Facebook page, it was easier said than done.

The animal was on the loose in Lowes Lane when officers arrived.

The SNT posted: "Never send SWADLINCOTE SNT to do a farmer's job!

"Pc Hollywood Holmes and his trusted sidekick Pc Trusty Trussell were asked to MOOOve a large cow out of the road.

"They attended Lowes Lane, Swarkestone, and ended up in a stand-off with the cow who refused to move despite all of the charm celebrity cop Holmes has.

"Eventually the trusted side kick leapt into action using his baton to guide the cow into a nearby field whilst they attempted locate the owner.

"They returned later with the owner to find the cow back in the road?

"The owner persuaded the cow to move with some biscuits.

"Holmes and Trussell tried to tell the Sergeant how hard it was trying to move the cow, the Sgt replied: "You have milked this job enough!"