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Cow corner: cricket match abandoned after runaway bull stops play
United Kingdom⚽ Sports10 hr. ago

Cow corner: cricket match abandoned after runaway bull stops play

A cricket match in the North East Premier League was abandoned after a runaway bull entered the playing field near Newcastle. The incident occurred on Saturday evening when the bull, weighing around 800kg, escaped from a nearby farm and traveled approximately a mile to the grounds. Players and farmers attempted to capture the animal, but it became aggressive and chased people, leading to safety concerns. Police were called to the scene, and the bull eventually left on its own. The match, which had reached 226 runs for Burnopfield CC against Hetton Lyons' 12 for one, was called off before the cutoff time.

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Cow corner: cricket match abandoned after runaway bull stops play

A cricket match in the North East Premier League was abandoned after a runaway bull entered the playing field near Newcastle. The incident occurred on Saturday evening when the bull, weighing around 800kg, escaped from a nearby farm and traveled approximately a mile to the grounds. Players and farmers attempted to capture the animal, but it became aggressive and chased people, leading to safety concerns. Police were called to the scene, and the bull eventually left on its own. The match, which had reached 226 runs for Burnopfield CC against Hetton Lyons' 12 for one, was called off before the cutoff time.

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