Runaway emu being chased by drivers in 4x4s in England

Sightings of the emu should be reported to the NEARS Facebook page, the force said.

An emu is being sought in Lincolnshire (Lincolnshire Police/PA)

Attempts to recapture an on-the-run emu are being hampered by members of the public chasing the bird in 4x4s, police have warned.

Lincolnshire Police said the emu had been spotted in the Spilsby area of the county over the past two weeks, and officers fear there is a risk of the animal running into the path of oncoming vehicles, causing harm to herself or others.