Police did their best Hot Fuzz impression as they sprang into action to rescue a young swan found sitting on a dual carriageway.

The cygnet had been sitting on the southbound carriageway of the A361, just north of Devizes, when it was discovered by officers from the Roads Policing Unit (RPU).

Police were able to block traffic on the road to protect the swan, which was described as being in “immediate danger”, while local officers attended with a van.

The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald: The swan in the back of a police vanThe swan in the back of a police van (Image: Wiltshire Police)

The bird was then taken into custody in the back of the police van and transported back into town, where it was released onto The Crammer.

Police say they have checked on the new addition to the pond several times and it is reportedly “fine.”

The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald: The swan being released onto The CrammerThe swan being released onto The Crammer (Image: Wiltshire Police)

It is hoped the swan will fly off once it has regained its strength.

A spokesperson for the force said: “Our proactive Roads Policing Unit thankfully came across this cygnet sitting on the southbound carriageway of the A361.

“Devizes Neighbourhood Team attended with a van and the swan was very deftly handled by the RPU sergeant, placed in the van, and released on The Crammer.”