Man trampled to death by cattle on National Trust estate

A man has died after being injured when he was trampled by cattle on National Trust land.

The ambulance service was called to Felbrigg Hall in Norfolk after the man in his 70s suffered serious injuries while walking on Monday. He died at the scene.

A Norfolk Police spokesman said: “Officers attended Felbrigg Hall Manor yesterday (Monday) following reports of a man being seriously injured by cattle at around 11.45am.

“Despite rescue efforts, a man in his 70s unfortunately died at the scene.

“His relatives have been informed.

“Officers are investigating alongside colleagues at the Health and Safety Executive.”

A spokesman for the National Trust said: “Emergency services were called to the car park at Felbrigg Hall on Monday after a member of the public suffered serious injuries while walking.

“Despite the intervention of medical teams, the person died tragically at the scene.

“We are shocked and deeply saddened by this news and our thoughts and condolences are with their family and friends at this incredibly difficult time.

“We cannot comment further as the investigation is ongoing.”

The National Trust said Felbrigg Hall, about three kilometers south of Cromer, remained closed on Tuesday following the incident.

The hall, whose construction began in the Tudor period and was completed centuries later, was bequeathed to the National Trust in 1969.

In 2007, an 11-year-old boy died when a branch fell on him during a school trip to the stately home.

Daniel Mullinger, of Colchester, Essex, was killed when 70ft of timber fell from a 180-year-old beech tree in the Great Wood at Felbrigg.

A Health and Safety Executive spokesman said: “We are aware of this incident and are investigating alongside the police.”