Search continues for escaped herd of wild boar

Farmer Greg Davies lost some of his herd after they were released from their pens during a break-in at the farm near Maesteg on Sunday.

South Wales Police are warning that although the animals are not an immediate threat to public safety, they may charge anyone who tries to approach them as the boars will be disorientated, confused and are not used to being out of their pens.

The farmer holds a dangerous animals licence and had the necessary fencing in place to prevent escapes.

South Wales Police say six people were arrested in connection with the incident and have now been released on bail, pending further investigation.

They include two woman aged 23 and 26 years old both from Maesteg and four men, two from Maesteg, aged 22 and 28 years old, as well as a 29 year old man from Port Talbot and a 26 year old man from Kenfig Hill.

Wild boars are usually nocturnal, foraging in early morning or late afternoon and evening.

Any sightings should be reported to South Wales Police on 101.