Enraged residents of the UK's 'most beautiful village' have been forced to call in the police following an influx of tourists flying drones over their homes.

Villagers living in scenic Castle Combe, Wiltshire, have claimed that their privacy is being disturbed by dozens of tourists using drones to take aerial footage of the houses and streets.

The picturesque Cotswolds village, home to around 400 people, has been dubbed one of the most beautiful places in the UK, boasting scenic walking routes and quaint old streets.

Popular with tourists and even featuring in blockbuster films such as Steven Spielberg's War Horse, thousands of holidaymakers flock to the charming destination each year.

But now, a former councillor has said that residents have been forced out, having been deterred by over-tourism and encroaches on personal privacy.