Police officers in real life Hot Fuzz moment as swan escapes on A23

Police officers are attempting to catch an escaped swan in a flap on the A23.
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Sussex Roads Police said officers are on the road near Warninglid attempting to remove the baffled bird from the carriageway.

A spokesman added that police were working for the ‘greater good’ – referencing cop flick Hot Fuzz.

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In the now iconic scene actors Simon Pegg and Nick Frost are filmed attempted to capture a swan on the loose.

Police are attempted to capture the swan - for the 'greater good'. Photo: Sussex Roads PolicePolice are attempted to capture the swan - for the 'greater good'. Photo: Sussex Roads Police
Police are attempted to capture the swan - for the 'greater good'. Photo: Sussex Roads Police

The scarpering swan has caused long delays on the A23 with traffic queuing back to Handcross on the southbound carriageway, according to the AA.

Drivers are being delayed by around 25 minutes due to the bird.

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