A farmer has died in Co Tyrone after he was attacked by a bull.
According to the PSNI, a farmer who is named as Nigel Murray, died last Saturday after he was gored by a bull. It is also believed that police shot the animal following a consultation with the vet and members of the family.
"A man has died following an incident involving a bull in a field. 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.”
Safety alert: HSENI warning farmers to take extreme care when working with bulls: https://t.co/n638sgZn5H. @UFUHQ @YFCUpresident
— HSENI (@Hsenigov) April 25, 2016
The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland has been informed of the incident and an invistigation has begun.
A spokesperson from the HSENI said:
“HSENI can confirm it is investigating the death of a farmer in an incident involving a bull on Saturday 23 April at a farm in the Aughnacloy area, Co Tyrone. Our thoughts are with the family involved at this most difficult time.”
