Swarm of 5,000 bees spotted in Peterborough City Centre

There was a buzz around Cathedral Square in Peterborough today as a swarm of 5,000 bees descended on the city centre.
By The Newsroom
Published 19th Jun 2018, 15:23 BST
Updated 19th Jun 2018, 16:58 BST
The swarm of Bees at St John's in Peterborough city centre today. Photo: @StJohnsPboroughThe swarm of Bees at St John's in Peterborough city centre today. Photo: @StJohnsPborough
The swarm of Bees at St John's in Peterborough city centre today. Photo: @StJohnsPborough

Peterborough and District Beekeepers had to be called in after the bees congregated on the north wall of St John's Church.

The church tweeted: "Just now: approx. 5,000 bees were rescued from the north church wall where they were swarming.

"Thanks to Peterborough and District Beekeepers for their work!"

More details as we have them here...