Someone took farm gate off hinges, letting Sheep escape on Mountain Road - say Police

Someone has taken a farm gate off its hinges - letting Sheep escape and roam free on the Mountain Road.

That's according to Police in a post on social media yesterday.

Officers say this 'for very obvious reasons' is a dangerous situation, which could have been easily prevented.

Authorities are asking the public to be 'more considerate' when entering fields or watching the races - adding if a gate is closed, it's likely shut for a reason.

Either don't use it, or show consideration by closing it behind you is the message from Police.

Fortunately, no road users or sheep were harmed yesterday - but officers add it could easily have been a very different story.