SEVERAL police cars were parked on the A449 after reports of a dog running loose on the carriageway.

Several police cars and officers were seen on the A449 near the Claines roundabout due to a dog running around the main round.

Three police cars and another car were on the A449 near the turn for Hadley on Sunday (January 14).

A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: "We were called to the A449 near Ombersley at 12.20pm on Sunday following a report of a dog running loose on the carriageway. 

"Officers attended to manage the traffic."

An eyewitness said they saw officers standing next to a woman who seemed to be pointing over the fields next to the road between Worcester and Kidderminster.