25/04/2016

Farmer Dies After Being Attacked By Bull In Co Tyrone

A farmer has died after being attacked by a bull in Co Tyrone.

The incident happened in the Aughnacloy area on Saturday.

A PSNI spokesperson said: "Police attended and after consultation with the vet and members of the family police shot the bull as it posed a risk.

"The office of the Police Ombudsman has been informed of the incident."

The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland has also launched an investigation.

(CD)


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