Overview
- Officers, including specially trained dog handlers, responded around 4:15pm on October 30 to reports in the Barton and Broughton areas of Preston.
- The animals were secured on Station Lane, Hollowforth Lane and Eaves Lane and were taken to a safe location.
- Lancashire Police say enquiries to confirm the species are underway and the animals will be handed to the relevant authorities once identified.
- Preston Police shared a photo and a Halloween-themed update noting the animals were safely located and thanked residents for information and footage.
- Local social media users speculated the animals could be wolfdogs, coyotes or golden jackals, and one commenter claimed they appeared to walk on hind legs.