Flamstead residents – tall men, in particular – are under attack from a Harris’s hawk which has gone on rampage in recent weeksWhen Michael Hart went for his morning run in rural Hertfordshire last week, he did not expect to be attacked. “I felt something come at me from behind,” said the 31-year-old, who works in IT.The perpetrator has quietly stalked the streets of Flamstead for months but in the past fortnight has gone on a rampage, having bumped and slashed more than 20 men, including Hart. A hunt for the serial attacker is under way. Continue reading...
A Harris's hawk is attacking residents, particularly tall men, in the Hertfordshire village of Flamstead. Michael Hart was among those attacked while running. Some residents are wearing hats or carrying items for protection. The hawk's origin is unknown, but some speculate a historical connection to falconry as a status symbol in the village.
