Police are investigating reports of a drone flying over farm yards and properties in a Shropshire village. 

In an update on the Neighbourhood Matters website, PCSO Amanda Leek from West Mercia Police said they had received reports of a drone flying over properties in the Romsley area and also Quatt in Shropshire. 

The first sighting was at around 6.40pm on Thursday (November 28). 

Officers are urging the community to ring 101 if they see the drone or any vehicles they believe might be linked. 

Appropriate checks can then be carried out on the registration. 

The team has also asked the drone user to be aware of the laws surrounding the use of drones. 

A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: "It has been reported to the local safer neighbourhood teams that a drone has been seen flying over farm yards and properties in the Romsley area and also Quatt. The first sighting was seen at around 6.40pm on Thursday, November 28. 

"Should you happen to see this happening please ring it in on 101 or if you see any vehicles that you think may be linked and can pass a registration number on then we can do appropriate checks. 

"If you are the person flying the drone then please be aware of the laws around this." 

For more information visit www.gov.uk/government/news/drones-are-you-flying-yours-safely-and-legally