Around 20 wild boars are on the loose in the Maesteg area after vandals cut fences at a farm in Llangynwyd.
South Wales Police are warning that although the animals are not an immediate threat to public safety, they may charge anyone who tries to approach them as the boars will be disorientated, confused and are not used to being out of their pens.
Wild boars are usually nocturnal, foraging in early morning or late afternoon and evening.
Inspector Paul Thomas said: “These animals are recognised as posing a potential threat. People should take as much care as possible. We are investigating the criminal damage and the release of dangerous wild animals, which can carry a sentence in prison”.
“Six people have been arrested in connection to this incident and are currently in police custody pending further investigation”.
The owner of the farm holds a dangerous animals licence and had the necessary fencing in place to prevent escapes.
Any sightings should be reported to South Wales Police on 101 or alternatively ring Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information
