When ITV News asked Theresa May what the naughtiest thing she ever did as a child was, she responded that she used to "run through fields of wheat" with a friend and that the local farmers "weren't too pleased about that".

Although her admission prompted a measure of ridicule, there are now concerns that a large group of people could be inspired by the Prime Minister's comments to also run through fields, potentially damaging crops in the process.

Close to 30,000 people have signed up to a event listed on Facebook as 'Running Through A Field Of Wheat', scheduled to take place in Norfolk on 23-24 June, with another 59,000 saying they are interested in attending.

“Come join us for a cheeky frolic through fields of wheat," the listing says, adding: "The farmers will love it.”