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Police in Ayrshire have issued a warning to the public after claims a black panther has been spotted roaming loose.

Eyewitnesses have reported seeing the beast in fields between Drongan and Coalhall in East Ayrshire.

A statement issued by Ayrshire Police Division said: "Residents in Drongan and Coalhall are being advised by officers to be vigilant after a report has been received of a sighting of what is believed to be a black panther in the fields near to the B730 between the two villages.

"Officers are currently working with the SSPCA to locate the animal which may be injured."