Richmond Park visitors caught ‘trying to force antlers off’ deer
Richmond Park visitors have been filmed approaching the deer and trying to force their antlers off, according to police.

Stags in the west London park teeming with tourists and families over the weekend were reportedly approached and set upon by people trying to remove their antlers.

Royal Parks Police force issued a warning on X: “We have received reports of concerning behaviour in Richmond Park over the weekend, where park users have been observed approaching the deer and attempting to remove their antlers.

“Video footage of these incidents has been obtained.”

They added: “The deer cast their antlers each year and grow new ones. However instead of allowing their old antlers to fall off naturally, some people are taking hold of them and trying to force them off, which is distressing for the deer and also a criminal offence.”

Richmond Park is home to herds of wild red and fallow deer roaming freely since 1637.

Stags and bucks have razor sharp antlers, they can weigh upwards of 25 stone, and they also can reach speeds of 30 miles per hour.

Being hit by a stag travelling at full speed is the equivalent of being mown down by a motorbike, according to Royal Parks.

Around 300 red deer and 300 fallow deer are believed to live in the scenic park as authorities warn the 5 million visitors each year to keep away - especially during the birthing season between May and July.

Sydney church stabbing: Bishop attacked during sermon

A bishop and several other people have been stabbed during a sermon in Sydney that was being streamed online, local media report.

The incident reportedly happened on Monday night in the suburb of Wakeley.

Police responded to reports that a number of people had been stabbed but said none of their injuries were life-threatening.

They added that a man had been arrested and was helping with their inquiries. The motive for the attack is unknown.

It was also not immediately clear what weapon was used in the attack, which is reported to have happened at the Christ The Good Shepherd Church.

The bishop has been named by local media as Mar Mari Emmanuel.

Anti-bullying platform receives 41 complaints in less than a week, minister says

An online platform established to address violence and bullying in Greek schools has already received 41 complaints since its launch less than one week ago, Education Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis said on Monday.

Speaking on Antenna TV, Pierrakakis stated that the majority of complaints, totaling 33, have been submitted by parents, with an additional eight complaints lodged by students.

“For the first time since the discussion on school violence began, we have tangible evidence that we can utilize to protect each child,” he said.

The platform, accessible at stop-bullying.gov.gr, was launched on Tuesday.