East Leake Parish Council has been made aware of a recent incident involving a wild boar on Bunny Hill.
A spokesperson said:
‘A local resident reported that at approximately 10:15pm on 27 November, while driving home from Nottingham, their vehicle was charged by a boar, causing significant damage.
‘The incident has been reported to Nottinghamshire Wildlife Organisation, Nottinghamshire Highways, and Rushcliffe Borough Council, who have been notified due to concerns about public safety in the Bunny Hill Woods area.
‘We are sharing this information to help raise awareness among local drivers and walkers.
‘If you use this route (especially during darker hours) please take extra care.
‘If you experience or witness any further incidents of this nature, please report them to the appropriate authorities and feel free to notify the Parish Council so we can help keep the community informed.’
A spokesperson for Rushcliffe Borough Council said: ‘There are no records of anyone holding a wild animal licence, which is required to keep boars, but confirmed it was still investigating the incident.”
