An 18ft 'monster' python was found in the Lincolnshire countryside along with three others after they were abandoned by their owner. Police say a fifth python could still be on the loose.

The rescue and animal encounter firm had already recovered one 18ft, 50kg ‘monster’ python at Twigmoor Woods, outside Scunthorpe and three others in the nearby village of Manton on June 13 and 14.