Key Takeaway
Match at Burnopfield near Newcastle called off after 800kg young bull escaped from farm and stormed playing fieldA cricket match had to be abandoned after a runaway bull stormed the playing field and charged at players. The North East Premier League fixture at Burnopfield Cricket Club near Newcastle was called off on Saturday evening despite efforts to remove the animal…
Published July 4, 2026 · Category: News
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Match at Burnopfield near Newcastle called off after 800kg young bull escaped from farm and stormed playing field
A cricket match had to be abandoned after a runaway bull stormed the playing field and charged at players.
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The North East Premier League fixture at Burnopfield Cricket Club near Newcastle was called off on Saturday evening despite efforts to remove the animal from the ground.
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Originally published at www.theguardian.com.
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Match at Burnopfield near Newcastle called off after 800kg young bull escaped from farm and stormed playing fieldA cricket match had to be abandoned after a runaway bull stormed the playing field and charged at players.The North East Premier League fixture at Burnopfield Cricket Club near Newcastle was called off on Saturday evening despite efforts to remove the animal from the ground. Continue reading...
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This story was reported by The Guardian World.