Farmer airlifted to hospital after bull attack

A Shropshire farmer was airlifted to hospital at the weekend after being seriously injured by a bull.

The farmer suffered injuries to his back and pelvis following the incident at a farm in Hinstock, near Market Drayton, at about 9am on Saturday (23 January).

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He was flown to hospital by air ambulance for further treatment. His injuries, although serious, were not believed to be life-threatening.

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Emergency services said the farmer had been attacked by the bull, was found in serious pain and given painkillers.

A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: “Crews arrived to find the man with suspected back and pelvic injuries. The farmer was in considerable pain after being injured by the bull.

“He received emergency treatment at the scene by medics including pain relief.

“Following treatment the man was airlifted to Royal Stoke University Hospital for further emergency treatment.”