Billy the goat sparked a right ruckus in Upper Seagry, near Chippenham, before cops finally got him under control on Thursday morning.
Garden Menace and Christmas Wrecker on the Loose
Billy wasn’t just any runaway. The cheeky goat charged through a local garden, leaving chaos in his wake and munching on a Christmas wreath like it was a snack. Locals reported serious havoc, and police warned Billy was “violent” and a danger to people and property.
Chippenham Cops Charge In, Tame Fearsome Billy
The Chippenham response team acted fast, wrestling the unruly four-legged fugitive with grit and gear. Bodycam footage shows a tense catch-up, with an officer saying, “We’ve got it on a tow line” and “We’ve got some PSU (riot) shields because he’s trying to butt my head.”
Billy briefly broke free but was quickly recaptured and safely returned to his owner, ending his wild village rampage.
The Great Goat Getaway: Wiltshire’s Wildest Animal Antics
- Incident happened in Upper Seagry, near Chippenham
- Billy trashed a garden, attacked Christmas decorations
- Police used riot shields and a tow line to bring the bucking beast down
- Billy is now safe at home with his owner, peace restored
Wiltshire locals can finally relax—Billy the goat’s days of chaos are on pause, for now.
