No two days are the same in the life of a PCSO.

From tackling anti-social behaviour, to guarding crime scenes, it's a tough job - and one that is vital in keeping the community safe.

For a PCSO on patrol in Tameside on Monday, things got a little bizarre.

GMP Tameside South officers took to Facebook to document the travels of PCSO 'Miah', who spent the morning on a wild goose chase... literally.

The officer was out on patrol in the Droylsden area when they were stopped by a concerned motorist who had spotted the bird.

(Image: GMP Tameside)

"Whilst out on foot patrol PCSO Miah was approached by a passing motorist who was very concerned about the safety of a goose," officers wrote.

"The goose was on Cordingley Avenue, Droylsden, having a nice stroll going in and out of local gardens.

"This goose was slowly guided in the direction of Old Farm Crescent by PCSO Miah.

"A local resident came out to investigate what was going on and spoke to PCSO MIAH, who informed them that it was a Goose on the Loose.

"This very kind resident gave PCSO MIAH some bread and with the power of persuasion and lots of "GOOSING ABOUT", PCSO MIAH managed to guide the Goose onto a local field, the bread must have been yummy as the Goose wanted more.

(Image: GMP Tameside)

"The Goose got a little upset as to why his/her new PCSO friend was leaving them on the field with other wild life, and the Goose could not be PCSO MIAH's new beat partner."

People were quick to point out that the incident was strikingly similar to that in hit film Hot Fuzz, in which two cops chased a swan around a village.

This goose looked a little more friendly.