Bees swarm parked car at Waitrose in hive search

Bees swarmed the car at Waitrose car park

The small swarm of bees alarmed shoppers when they landed on the vehicle in the town centre.

A pest control company was called by worries shoppers but a beekeeper was later able to safely migrate the creatures.

They were moved into a basket before being taken away and found a new hive.

Bees were moved in a basket by beekeepers

Pest control workers said the sight was “fairly common” at this time of year as honey bees swarm to set up a new hive during the spring time - often finding temporary places to stop on their way.

Advice is that the bees will not be dangerous at this time, people should contact a beekeeper rather than pest control workers if they see a swarm.