Hertfordshire pensioner delighted after hawk that attacked him is finally caught
He's vowed he "won't get beaten by a poxy bird"
Last updated 3rd Apr 2025
A man who was treated in hospital after being attacked by a hawk which terrorised a Home Counties village said he is "delighted" it has been caught.
Jim Hewitt, 75, from Flamstead, Hertfordshire, vowed he "won't get beaten by a poxy bird" after the bird swooped on him as he went to get milk and a newspaper on Wednesday.
The next day the hawk was captured by village resident Steve Harris who told Channel 5 News that he caught the bird in a cage in his garden.
Villagers have suffered months of attacks by the bird of prey with the severity and number reportedly on the rise.
Mr Hewitt, who was left soaked in blood after the attack, told the PA news agency he was relieved the situation had not escalated.
He joked: "I'm delighted we are not going to be invaded.
"I had to be careful and cautious - the sensible thing was to drive to the shop, but I won't get beaten by a poxy bird.
"I'm relieved that it's been caught and not had to be put to death or shot.
"And I'm even more relieved that a child isn't going to get hurt.
"It was hanging around by the school and my biggest fear was that someone would walk out and get set upon."