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Buzzard Terrorizes Village: Claws Leave Man Gaping Wounds
15 Jun
Summary
- A buzzard is aggressively attacking villagers in Coleorton, Leicestershire.
- One man suffered deep cuts to his head from the bird's claws.
- Parents now ban children from a local path due to the danger.
An aggressive buzzard is terrorizing the small village of Coleorton in Leicestershire, with residents reporting daily attacks. The bird of prey has swooped down on locals, leaving some with injuries.
One man sustained deep cuts to his head after being attacked by the buzzard's claws. The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds indicated that the bird is likely breeding and instinctively defending its nest.
Due to the persistent danger, parents have banned their children from walking down the pathway where the bird is known to nest. Cyclists have also been targeted, with one rider knocked off their bike.
This aggressive behavior is reminiscent of a past incident in 2025 where a Harris Hawk attacked over 50 people in Flamstead, Hertfordshire, before being captured.
