POLICE closed a road in Hereford today (Saturday) when a cow and calf strayed from their field.

The A4399 link at Rotherwas was shut for a short time at around 8.30am while police helped return the animals to safety.

Hereford Times: Police help return a cow and calf to their field after they strayed onto a road at Rotherwas, Hereford. Picture: @herefordcopsPolice help return a cow and calf to their field after they strayed onto a road at Rotherwas, Hereford. Picture: @herefordcops

In a social media post after tackling the strays, Hereford Safer Neighbourhood Team said: "Cow and calf are grazing away in local field."