A BULL has been spotted running loose on the streets of Birmingham.
West Midlands Police rushed to the scene after receiving reports that the animal was loose in public.
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Police and the council worked to ensure the animal was taken to a safe location.
The bull was initially spotted roaming around Small Heath but he managed to cover most of the East of Birmingham on his journey.
He was eventually captured and taken to safe and more suitable environment.
Video footage of the large bull running along a pavement was shared to social media.
The bull appeared to be having a grand time as nervous cops stood by and watched.
Passing motorists stopped to watch the beast as it trotted along in the city centre.
It is unclear where the bull came from or how it got loose.
He appeared to be having a good time, running along the road and on pavements quite happily.
No injuries were reported and the bull doesn’t appear to have been aggressive.
Motorists can be seen in footage stopping their cars and watching in disbelief as the animal ran past them.
Looking slightly confused the bull eventually makes its way onto the road before charging away from the camera towards a roundabout.
Boasting a pair of menacing horns and a yellow ear tag the bull posed an intimidating sight.
At one point the bull can be seen charging towards a lorry before stopping and changing its mind about goring the huge vehicle.
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Cars and pedestrians can be seen in footage moving away from the animal as it runs around exploring the city.
While it didn’t appear aggressive, bulls can weigh up to 1,000kg and pose a serious risk of injury to humans.
Councillor Majid Mahmood, Cabinet Member for Environment and Transport said: “This magnificent animal seemed to be enjoying an unexpected city break.”
“Well done too to our animal welfare staff and park rangers who are ensuring it is safe and well and the public are safe.”
West Midlands police said: “We were made aware of a bull in the road near New Bond Street in Birmingham at just before 9.30am today.
“We’re liaising with Birmingham city council and other agencies to ensure the animal is taken to a safe location.”
Birmingham is frequently associated with bulls, with its main shopping centre, named the Bullring, boasting a large bronze bull statue at its entrance.
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