Residents rally together to rescue rogue swan found wandering in West Hampstead street

Swan rescue: Police were reportedly on the scene helping to direct traffic away.
James Nahon
Francesca Gillett21 December 2016

Residents in north London tonight rallied together to help an injured swan which was found wandering alone through the streets of West Hampstead.

The bizarre sight was spotted in Sherriff Road, near to West End Lane, on Wednesday evening.

Passers-by became concerned for the rogue swan’s welfare and called the RSPCA to come and help.

Police were seen at the scene directing cars away from the animal.

James Nahon, who captured the forlorn swan on camera, told the Standard the RSPCA sent the local police to come and protect it from traffic.

Rogue swan: The injured animal was spotted wandering through West Hampstead.
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He said: “Somehow, an injured swan has ended up in West Hampstead.

Feeling beaky: The swan appeared to be injured, residents said.
James Nahon

“It’s a quiet road, no biggie for cars, but amusing to see the police slow all the cars that do come past down and explain.”

Photos from the scene show people crowding around the lost animal as they try to find a way to rescue it.

Witnesses said it was reportedly rescued by a nearby animal sanctuary which came to pick it up.

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