POLICE found lambs at a terraced house following a report to the force.

Barrow police attended an address in Dover Street, Walney, and found lambs at the property on April 23.

Police said a man and a woman were arrested on suspicion of theft of the lambs, but following inquiries police established that the lambs were obtained legitimately and both people were released with no further action.

Police said there were no concerns about the health of the lambs and that the animals were only there temporarily before going to a farm.