West Midlands: Bull shot dead following its escape
4th December 2024
A bull was shot dead following its escape near Brinklow, Warwickshire Police confirmed.
The officers responded to an incident of a bull on the loose near Rugby Road on the way into Brinklow yesterday 3rd December.
A spokesperson for the force said: “Unfortunately, after considering options with a vet and local farmer the decision was taken for a trained farmer to shoot the bull dead.
“This decision was not taken lightly. However, the risk to the public, road users and those dealing with the situation was considered too high for any other course of action to be considered.”
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