The life of a farmer attacked by a bull was saved by the bravery of his 10-year-old son.

Andrew Phillips was checking the stock at his Cross Ash farm last Monday (23rd May) with his son Tom when the hired-in bull charged at him from across the field.

As Andrew was tossed into the air, suffering broken ribs, Tom thought on his feet, jumping into a tractor and driving it straight at the bull.

For full story see Beacon 01/06/11.