Beware the 'evil' goose of Boiley Lane, Killamarsh!

The goose, believed to be called Freddie, has been causing havoc on Boiley Lane in Killamarsh and has become a bit of a local celebrity.

Villagers have told how ‘evil’ Freddie has chased them down the street, attacked their cars and bitten their arms and legs.

Other residents have come to the bird’s defence, saying that he is ‘guarding’ the road and that he is ‘lonely’.

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Standing guard - the 'evil' goose on Boiley Lane, Killamarsh.

One person said the feathered friend had even been attacked himself - suffering a puncture wound above his eye and had blood on him.

The RSPCA attended on Friday, February 23.

A spokesman for the RSPCA said: “An RSPCA officer visited the goose in Boiley Lane, Killamarsh, on Friday and found no breaches of animal welfare law.

“There have been reports that the bird is aggressive towards passers-by, however as this is not a welfare issue, we urge anyone who has any concerns about this to contact the police or the local council.”

The 'evil goose' on Boiley Lane 'attacks' a passing motorist.

Following the reports, we sent our photographer Anne Shelley out on a wild goose chase.

“It was quite comical,” she said.

“When I got there the goose was already in situ.

“As I turned the corner I saw the goose attacking a silver car.

The 'evil goose' on Boiley Lane meets it's match in the shape of a Audi TT.

“It was calm with me. I walked all around it with a camera and I was talking to it but it didn’t harm me.

“I really did go out on a wild goose chase!”

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Who me, 'Evil'? I'm just misunderstood!

Standing guard - the 'evil' goose on Boiley Lane, Killamarsh.

Standing guard - the 'evil' goose on Boiley Lane, Killamarsh.

The 'evil goose' on Boiley Lane 'attacks' a passing motorist.

The 'evil goose' on Boiley Lane meets it's match in the shape of a Audi TT.

Who me, 'Evil'? I'm just misunderstood!