Death of man trampled by cows near Wakefield was accidental, jury finds

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Death of man trampled by cows near Wakefield was accidental, jury finds
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The incident killed Michael Holmes, 57, and left his wife in a wheelchair, the inquest hears.

Michael Holmes, 57, was fatally crushed by cows after entering a field near his home in Netherton, near Wakefield

Michael Holmes, 57, was fatally crushed and his wife Teresa is in a wheelchair following the incident near their home in Netherton, West Yorkshire.A jury at an inquest in Wakefield into Mr Holmes' death reached a verdict of accidental death on Wednesday. Senior Coroner Kevin McLoughlin said the number of people killed in incidents like this was "truly alarming".

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