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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Matthew Cooper

Liam the bull rehomed after unexpected city break across Birmingham

Liam Birmingham Birmingham City Council Digbeth New Bond Street Norwich (Geopolitical Entity) Police
  • A bull escaped from an abattoir and was seen running through the streets of Birmingham on Friday morning.
  • Birmingham City Council staff safely contained the bull in New Bond Street, Digbeth, after it was spotted by passers-by.
  • The bull, estimated to be around two years old, was cared for by the West Midlands Police after being checked by an animal welfare team.
  • Hillside Animal Sanctuary in Frettenham, near Norwich, offered the bull a permanent home after being alerted to its escape.
  • The bull, named Liam, arrived at Hillside sanctuary on Saturday and will live with 750 other rescued cattle.

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