Police issued a warning for people in the Tromode area of Douglas to stay in their homes or vehicles as a ‘dangerous’ bull is on the loose on Tuesday morning.

The force urged people to take car just after 11am on Tuesday. However, the matter was resolved a short time later although the details remain unclear.

Posting on social media, the police initially said: ‘There is a bull which is believed to be dangerous on the loose in the area of Tromode.

‘If you are in this area, please stay in your vehicles, stay in your home and do not approach this animal.’

A short time later police added: ‘The earlier situation relating to the bull has been resolved. Thank you to everyone for their assistance and cooperation in this matter.’