Rampaging Rat Bites Three People At Music Festival
Revellers were treated with antibiotics
A rampaging rat bit two revellers and a security guard at Evolution Festival in Newcastle over the weekend.
The rodent scurried along the front barriers and gnawed at two punters during Raleigh Randall’s set on the Spillers Wharf Stage on Sunday afternoon (26th May).
Faced with a screaming portion of the crowd trying to avoid the rat, Raleigh Randall was forced to momentarily abandon his performance.
Fortunately a security guard stepped in and managed to trap the creature – but not before the intrepid rat took a parting bite.
An Evolution spokesperson commented: "We can confirm that three people were bitten by a rat at Sunday's festival, two female festival goers and a member of the pit security team.
“All had small bites and were treated by the onsite medical teams. They were sent to hospital to get antibiotics. No further medical action was required."
Evolution Festival was headlined by The Vaccines and Paloma Faith and featured performances from Jake Bugg, Ellie Goulding, Rudimental and The Strypes.
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