Billy the goat caused chaos trotting around Upper Seagry, near Chippenham, before police finally wrangled him on Thursday morning.
Goat on the Loose: Garden Terror and Holiday Hijinks
Billy wasn’t your average escapee. The mischievous goat stormed into a local garden, leaving a trail of destruction and cheekily nibbling on a Christmas wreath. Residents reported he was causing serious mayhem, with police describing Billy as “violent” and a risk to people and property.
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Officers from the Chippenham response team sprang into action, tackling the unruly hoofed fugitive with impressive skill. Bodycam footage captures a tense moment as an officer says, “We’ve got it on a tow line” and “We’ve got some PSU (riot) shields because he’s trying to butt my head.”
Despite breaking free from the lasso initially, Billy was swiftly recaptured and returned safe and sound to his owner, bringing a dramatic end to his village rampage.
The Great Goat Getaway: A Wiltshire Tale to Remember
- Incident took place in Upper Seagry, near Chippenham
- Billy caused havoc in local garden, targeting Christmas decorations
- Police used riot shields and a tow line to capture the bucking goat
- Billy finally safe, back home with his owner
Wiltshire residents can now breathe easy—Billy the goat’s wild days are over, at least for now.
