Scarecrow stolen by police.

Have they nothing better to do with their time?

Dressed in a yellow reflective jacket and peaked cap while clutching a speed gun, he bears a passing resemblance to a policeman.

But the badly drawn face and strands of straw poking out of his ears are clear clues to motorists that they are approaching a scarecrow.

The lighthearted stunt to promote a village festival was no laughing matter for a passing policewoman, however.

She impounded the imposter for sending out an 'inappropriate' message.

Mind you even a scarecrow is of more use and far more cost effective with regards crime reduction than all the Blunketts Bobbies/PCSO's.

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