Police powerless to act over violent pig attacks

A 13-year-old boy was attacked by a pig at a holiday park in Devon, suffering a bite on his arm. Jordan Stock, from Pontypridd, south Wales, suffered the injury at Cofton Holiday Park at Teignbridge.

Jordan did not require treatment for the injuries, but he is bruised. Park owner Chris Jefferey said it was the latest in a series of attacks on people by pigs roaming in the area.



Devon and Cornwall Police officers said they were not investigating, as there was no criminal legislation covering attacks by pigs.

Police confirmed the attack on 16 April. A spokesman said: "The only legislation that applies to attacks on humans by animals is the Dangerous Dogs Act and that does not apply to pigs."