Police are hunting for the owner of a large pig found trotting down the road in Wrabness.
Officers were called shortly after 1pm today to the swine after it was seen walking along Wheatsheaf Lane.
The black and white pig was taken into police care while enquiries were made to trace its owner.
Now the porker has been left in a secure location as the efforts to find its keeper continue.
Anyone with information should call Essex Police on 101.
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