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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Alexander Butler

How a dive-bombing buzzard named Brenda sent terrified schoolchildren indoors

Primary school children have been banned from their playground after a spate of attacks by a dive-bombing buzzard.

The bird of prey, nicknamed Brenda by pupils, has been attacking villagers in Havering-atte-Bower, near Romford, Essex, since Easter weekend, according to residents.

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