Asian hornet identified in Sark

Credit: Barry Wells

A sighting of an Asian Hornet has been confirmed in Sark.

The insects have now been spotted in Alderney, Jersey and Sark.

The latest sighting was reported by a resident earlier this week and has since been confirmed by experts.

Although not directly harmful to humans, the hornets pose a significant threat to honey bees.

The hornets do, however, have a painful sting so people are urged to avoid contact with them.