Thieves make off with rodeo bull

Thieves have stolen a black and white mechanised rodeo bull from a marquee in the grounds of a farm park in Berkeley.

The bull - valued at £7,150 - was taken in the early hours of Thursday from the Cattle Country Farm Park in Berkeley Heath.

Offenders slashed the sides of the marquee, causing damage estimated at £500, before loading the bull onto a trailer and driving away.

Police have issued an appeal for witnesses to come forward.

The machine is designed to replicate the action of a real rodeo bull and visitors would pay to ride on the device, holding on with one hand for as long as possible without being thrown off.