The locally famous Darlington deer which has been sighted around the town has finally been pictured.

The 'Darlo deer' was first reported for appearances at St Augustine's primary school on February 5.

It was spotted in the shrubs on the edge of the school property and the children were kept inside at break time to avoid scaring it.

Remarkably, the deer was seen again the very next day in the same place.

As its popularity has grown more people have come forward with sightings.

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The most recent sighting was from Mike Lee when he came across the deer at the Dolphin Centre in the middle of town.

Now we have been sent the first picture of the Darlo deer in a new location, on Greencroft Court.

It was taken on December 13 which suggests that the deer may have settled in the area.

Here is the first picture of the Darlington deer:

The Northern Echo: Darlington deer