Moment police capture huge SNAKE on the loose in east London

This is the extraordinary moment police captured a huge snake which was loose on an east London housing estate.

The non-venomous milk snake was found on Stepney Way just before 10am on Monday by officers on patrol.

According to police, the snake weighs one-and-a-half kilograms and is currently in the care of a local pet shop.

The RSPCA has been made aware of the case.

According to Tower Hamlets police, the snake "made a break for it" before it was safely captured.

It said: "Quick reactions and intervention ensured the snake was caught safely."

Footage of the bizarre discovery was posted online and shows the moment officers equipped with gloves, try and pick up the animal.

One officer appears to grab the animal's head while another catches hold of its tail.

Together, they manage to put the animal in a box.

It's currently unclear where the snake came from.

Milk snakes can grow up to 152cm in length, and are commonly bred to be pets.