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Police in Surrey get up to all sorts.

As well as dealing with serious crimes, they have been known to herd up escaped horses , and stage dramatic goose rescues on the A3 .

Now, Reigate and Banstead neighbourhood police have saved a chicken, which may have been about to cross the road with a damaged leg.

Yes, it appears to be a real-life twist on the classic joke.

PCSOs Sally Elson and Debbie Nicholls found a female chicken on the side of the road.

(Image: Reigate and Banstead Beat)

"We think she was trying to get to the other side," they reported on March 20.

"We are no egg-sperts but we thought she seemed a bit lost. We have brought her back and are now looking for her owner.

"If you are resident around the Nutfield Marsh/Merstham area and have lost a chicken please contact us."

Sadly, it doesn't appear that the poor chicken ever found her original home.

It also turned out that she had a damaged leg at the start of her ordeal.

However there is a happy ending, as she was named Doris and received many offers of a good place to live.

Doris has now been homed and her leg has recovered.

"She is eggs-ternally grateful," police said on Wednesday (April 5).

Thank you to our friendly neighbourhood PCSOs for their work helping all members of the community.

Surrey Police also recently reported a good recovery for Jayce, a female Lurcher Cross who was thrown out of a van on the M23.

(Image: Surrey Police)

A statement said: "She’s recovering really well and by all accounts is being cheeky and just wants to play.

"Hopefully her painful ordeal hasn’t affected her too much and she’s certainly looking chilled in these latest photos!"

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