Farmer dies after being trampled by bull in Yorkshire field
Emergency services were called to a field south of Hutton Rudby at around 3.20pm yesterday (Monday) to reports of a man who had been injured by a bull.
Paramedics tried to resuscitate the man, a local farmer in his 60s but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Hide AdNorthallerton and Bedale Inspector Dave Murray said: “Police are investigating this tragic incident but believe there are no suspicious circumstances.
“The man’s family is being supported by specially-trained officers at this incredibly difficult time”.
The bull is due to be slaughtered.