Police in London forced entry to an art gallery to rescue a woman they'd had reports was "unconscious" inside the building.
But instead, she actually turned out to just be a mannequin.
After going to the trouble of breaking into the building, officers discovered the lifeless woman they had been trying to save was in fact part of an art installation titled 'Kristina' - which was commissioned by Banksy's former agent Steve Lazarides, who is now the owner and dealer at art gallery Laz Emporium in West London.
The eye-catching - and apparently, trouble-causing - art installation sits in the window of the gallery, and features a woman in a bright yellow hoody and trainers, who is slumped face forward in a bowl of soup, with her long blonde hair hiding her face from the public.
Based on Mr Lazarides' sister, the realistic sculpture was created by American artist Mark Jenkins.
Metropolitan Police said in a statement on the incident that they were responding to a call about a "person in distress" at the gallery on 25 November, Sky News reports.
But when officers forced entry to the address, they uncovered that the person, was in fact, a mannequin.
Police break into art gallery to rescue 'unconscious' woman that ended up being a mannequin / Credit: Laz Emporium
Recalling the events of the bizarre incident, Mr Lazarides explained: "Hannah who was working in the gallery that day had just locked up and gone upstairs to make a cup of tea.
"She came down to find the door off its hinges and two confused police officers."
Believe it or not - although it's probably not that hard to believe - this isn't the first time the installation has caused a bit of mayhem in a similar situation, as apparently back in October, other concerned members of the public also called 999 to assist the woman, with paramedics also attending to realise she wasn't real.
Reckon this is all a part of the message of the art? We're not too sure - but it's certainly got people talking, that's for certain.
Featured Image - Laz Emporium
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Leeds United to pay tribute to fan who tragically died after medical emergency at match
Leeds United have issued a statement regarding their tribute to a fan who has sadly passed away.
Colin Westby was watching the game against Manchester United at Elland Road on Sunday 18 October when suddenly he became ill and was taken to hospital.
The 68-year-old was then placed into a medically induced coma but after a period of 'unresponsiveness', the difficult decision was made to stop life support.
Colin was a huge Leeds United fan, and attended matches for over 50 years as a Season Ticket Holder of the club.
Leeds United have issued a statement showing their support, and have confirmed they will be holding a tribute to Colin.
The statement posted on Leeds United's social media is as follows: "Leeds United are heartbroken to learn of the passing of supporter Colin Westby at the age of 68.
"Colin suffered a medical emergency ahead of our Premier League fixture with Manchester United on Sunday 18 October at Elland Road.
"After being transferred to hospital, he was placed into a medically induced coma and sadly following a period of unresponsiveness, the decision was made to withdraw life support.
"Colin was a long-standing Season Ticket Holder at the club, attending matches for over 50 years. The thoughts of everyone at Leeds United are with Colin’s family and friends at this sad time.
"We will pay tribute to Colin in the 68th minute of our next Premier League fixture with Tottenham Hotspur, on Saturday 7 November."
Of course, in true Leeds United fashion, fellow flans flocked to the comments to pay their respects to Colin and express their support for his family.
Classic FM will be playing calming music for anxious pets this Bonfire Night
Emily Sergeant
Classic FM will be back playing calming music for anxious pets during this year’s fireworks season.
Bonfire Night may be loved by us humans for the spectacular firework displays and all the festive-themed activities that come along with it… but sadly, the November holiday isn’t quite so fun for our four-legged friends.
Loud bangs, flashing lights, and unpleasant strong smell of spent explosives are just some of the reasons why fireworks are frightening to pets.
Not only that, but with multiple bangs occurring from numerous displays across this time of year, pets are rarely able to pinpoint when and where the booming explosions are coming from, therefore creating even more anxiety around this time of year.
Classic FM will play calming music for anxious pets during this year’s fireworks / Credit: DESIGNECOLOGIST (via Unsplash)
Which is why, for the ninth year running now, Classic FM is once again teaming up with the RSPCA for two Pet Classics programmes packed with ‘the most soothing and comforting classical music’.
The music has been handpicked to help calm and settle any anxious pets.
A survey by the RSPCA revealed that almost two-thirds (63%) of animal owners reported their pet was distressed during fireworks season, and that playing relaxing music was the most common way (36%) to help calm or prepare their animal.
Presenters Dan Walker, Aled Jones, and Dawn O’Porter will each host a night of the specially created programme to help keep the nation’s pets calm through the whizzes and bangs.
Dan will present the first programme on Bonfire Night itself (Thursday 5 November), and then as celebrations continue throughout the weekend, Aled will be on hand to bring some peace to Friday 6 November, and Dawn picks up the baton on Saturday 7 November.
All three Pet Classics programmes will be broadcast from 5pm to 10pm, and you can listen on Classic FM or Global Player available across the UK.
Emily Sergeant -
13th December 2022 
