POLICE are on their way to Bolton West services to herd sheep and prevent them straying onto the motorway.
Lancashire North West Motorway Police said they are attending because there is a danger the animals could get onto the M61.
Police posted the incident on Twitter, signing off with the line: “Thank ewe for all your calls”.
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