FLASHBACK: Lincolnshire farm worker dies following cow attack

An East Lindsey farm worker has died after being attacked by a cow.

The Health and Safety Executive is investigating the incident, which took place at a Wragby farm on Easter Sunday, April 21.

60-year-old stockman John Turner is said to have been seriously injured in an attack by a cow at Kilmister Farm.

Mr Turner was taken by air ambulance to Hull Royal Infirmary, but later died.

Wragby-based HR Bourn & Sons Ltd, which owns the farm, confirmed that it was co-operating with the HSE investigation into the incident.

A statement from the company said: "John Turner tragically died in hospital after being attacked by a cow at Kilmister Farm in Wragby on April 21.

"John was an experienced stockman and a much-valued employee who will be sorely missed by HR Bourn & Sons and his fellow employees.

"Our thoughts are with his family and friends.

"John's funeral is to be held at 2pm on Tuesday, May 20 at the church of St Andrew at Donington on Bain.

"It would be inappropriate to make any further comment in relation to the accident circumstances pending the outcome of the inquest before the coroner."

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