Residents of Torsby are being warned to stay away from an elk and its calf after the pair began attacking people in the town center.

The local council has raised alarms over the safety concerns, advising the public of the potential danger.

This situation has escalated from previous incidents where the elks were merely seen around the town center.

The council is currently in discussions with the police on how to manage the situation.

The presence of the elks in the town is attributed to the heavy snowfall in the forest, making it difficult for them to find food.