Wasps bushwhack fish filcher

A suspected burglar was caught in a different kind of sting operation after disturbing a wasps' nest while hiding from the police.

The man was repeatedly stung by angry wasps and had to be taken to hospital for treatment.

West Yorkshire Police's Leeds Inner South Neighbourhood Policing Team posted on Facebook: "A male has been arrested after breaking into business premises in Hunslet.

"The male, however, is currently in hospital after making the unfortunate decision to hide from the police in a bush with a wasps' nest in it."

The suspect was taken to hospital before he was charged in connection with the theft of a fish tank from The Range store on the Tulip Retail Park in Hunslet, Leeds.

The NPT posted: "Just for information, the male who was part of the 'sting' operation at The Range has been charged with burglary."

They added: "You will be pleased to know his swellings have gone down."

The police's Facebook postings have prompted a wave of jokey responses.

One said: "Is that what you call a sting in the tail? lol."