POLICE have urged members of the public not to approach a big cat reportedly seen crossing the A5 between Chirk and Llangollen.

The North Wales Police Rural Crime Team tweeted that the "larger than usual cat" was seen crossing the road in the early hours of this morning (Friday, June 29).

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They are asking anyone who sees the creature to contact police rather than approaching it.

Police used an image of a lynx-like cat to illustrate the twitter appeal.

Contact police on 101.