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BBC News
28-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Bradford man suffered 'five blows' in care home attack
A man attacked by a fellow care home resident suffered injuries consistent with "five blows struck by blunt force impact", a doctor has told a Ryan, 61, was taken to hospital last December with serious injuries including several fractures and a punctured Dowling, 36, of Barkerend Road, has denied attempted murder, but admits causing grievous bodily harm with at Bradford Crown Court were told both men lived at Burger Court, which is a residential care home for adults with mental health conditions and learning disabilities. Dr Gemma Escot told the jury she had attended the scene following the said trainers with traces of Mr Ryan's blood on them were found in a bucket of water in Mr Dowling's room, adding that she was part of the team who examined the site after the said: "A pair of black trainers were recovered from a bucket of water at the scene and a blood stain was found on the back of the right trainer."It is clear the injuries were five blows that were struck at blunt force impact, with at least one in the head."Dr Escot also said a knife had been found in Mr Dowling's room, although there was no blood on was also no blood found on Mr Dowling's clothing at the time, she said. However, Josh Normanton defending Mr Dowling said her comments about the injuries were a "matter of interpretation".He went on to say that "we can't say how the blows were metered out", although he added "it is known Mr Ryan ended up on the floor by the bed and in a pool of blood".Mr Normanton also asked if his injuries happened when he was lying down, but it was not in the week, jurors heard how another female resident at the care home told police that she had seen Mr Dowling going in and out of Mr Ryan's trial continues. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Yahoo
Man found dead in kangaroo, wallaby enclosure reportedly had 'history' of playing rough with animal
A man found dead with multiple blunt force injuries in a kangaroo and wallaby enclosure reportedly had a "history" of entering the space to play rough with one of the animals. The man — identified by officials as 52-year-old Eric Slate — was a relative of the animal's owner. He was killed on Friday evening in the fatal encounter that took place at 5 Star Farm, a South Carolina petting zoo located around 30 miles from Myrtle Beach, according to Fox Carolina. The animal believed to be responsible for Slate's death has not been euthanized, Horry County Councilmember Mark Causey told News13. Young Kangaroo Hops Around Florida Town After Brazen Escape, Owner Charged The 5 Star Farm petting zoo — which has events listed on its website dating back more than 15 years — features animals like camels, ponies, llamas and more, according to its website. Read On The Fox News App Florida Man, 89, And His Dog Mauled To Death By Black Bear In State's First Fatal Attack "The animal was not nor has been out of his secure enclosure," Robert Slate, owner of 5 Star Farm, wrote on Facebook. "At this time we do ask for respect and support for the family." The investigation is currently ongoing, and an autopsy has been ordered, according to Horry County Police. Pet Raccoon Caught With Meth Pipe In Its Mouth When Cops Pulled Over Ohio Woman: 'Expect The Unexpected' "There are a number of other animals at the incident location," Horry County Police said in a Facebook post. "All animals are accounted for and contained, and there is no risk to the community." The Horry County Police Department, the Horry County Coroner's Office and 5 Star Farm did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for article source: Man found dead in kangaroo, wallaby enclosure reportedly had 'history' of playing rough with animal
Fox News
12-05-2025
- Fox News
Man found dead in kangaroo, wallaby enclosure reportedly had 'history' of playing rough with animal
A man found dead with multiple blunt force injuries in a kangaroo and wallaby enclosure reportedly had a "history" of entering the space to play rough with one of the animals. The man — identified by officials as 52-year-old Eric Slate — was a relative of the animal's owner. He was killed on Friday evening in the fatal encounter that took place at 5 Star Farm, a South Carolina petting zoo located around 30 miles from Myrtle Beach, according to Fox Carolina. The animal believed to be responsible for Slate's death has not been euthanized, Horry County Councilmember Mark Causey told News13. The 5 Star Farm petting zoo — which has events listed on its website dating back more than 15 years — features animals like camels, ponies, llamas and more, according to its website. "The animal was not nor has been out of his secure enclosure," Robert Slate, owner of 5 Star Farm, wrote on Facebook. "At this time we do ask for respect and support for the family." The investigation is currently ongoing, and an autopsy has been ordered, according to Horry County Police. "There are a number of other animals at the incident location," Horry County Police said in a Facebook post. "All animals are accounted for and contained, and there is no risk to the community." The Horry County Police Department, the Horry County Coroner's Office and 5 Star Farm did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
