A man in his 60s has died following a farm accident in Co Antrim.

The Irish Farmers Journal understands that he was attacked by a bull on a farm in the Killycarn area of Ballymena, Co Antrim. The incident happened on Wednesday 12 December.

A statement from the PSNI said: “Police attended the scene of the sudden death of a man in the Killycarn area of Ballymena yesterday, Wednesday 12 December.

“There are no further details at this time. The Health and Safety Executive has been informed.”

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