A man was hospitalised after being attacked by a bull.

Emergency services were called at 9.49am yesterday to a unspecified location in North Weald.

The man was treated for a pelvic injury and airlifted to the Royal London Hospital.

His injuries are not thought to be serious.

Paramedic Officer Terry Brennan, who attended the scene, said: "The man had been pinned against some railings by the bull but managed to quickly escape onto a walkway."