Jump directly to the content

A TESCO store had to be evacuated and closed after a peckish SEAGULL broke in and started attacking shoppers.

The hungry bird flew into the store leaving staff and customers in a flap as they tried to flee in a panic.

The brazen gull swooped into the store and immediately attacked a customer
5
The brazen gull swooped into the store and immediately attacked a customerCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
Shoppers and workers were forced out of the store for more than an hour so the bird could be removed
5
Shoppers and workers were forced out of the store for more than an hour so the bird could be removedCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
A Tesco worker said the incident was the "highlight of my night"
5
A Tesco worker said the incident was the "highlight of my night"Credit: SWNS

Tesco, in Truro, Cornwall, was then forced to shut for more than an hour while staff attempted to catch the brazen bird on Tuesday night.

The seagull swooped into the store at about 8.30pm - flying straight into a customer's face as it came through the doors.

Birds have been in the store before but it has never had to close
5
Birds have been in the store before but it has never had to closeCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
The woman who was attacked was left shaken by the seagull incident but not injured
5
 The woman who was attacked was left shaken by the seagull incident but not injuredCredit: SWNS:South West News Service

It eventually perched on the pet food aisle on a pack of IAMS - next to a sign for pet insurance.

The gull was eventually captured and released back outside.

A Tesco worker, who did not want to be named, said: "The seagull flew into the shop at about 8.30pm, and I was unaware of its presence until it nearly flew into my head."

related stories

Four-year-old boy almost blinded after being attacked by 'gangster' seagulls as he ate an ice cream
'They got my face'

Four-year-old boy almost blinded after being attacked by 'gangster' seagulls as he ate an ice cream

Teen airlifted to hospital after plunging 15ft off wall as SEAGULL tried to nab ice cream
GULL ATTACK SHOCK

Teen airlifted to hospital after plunging 15ft off wall as SEAGULL tried to nab ice cream

Hilarious moment brazen seagull steals bag full of change from ferry's moneybox
IT'S A JAILBIRD

Hilarious moment brazen seagull steals bag full of change from ferry's moneybox

Dad pulls kid out of class after playground seagull attacks him but teachers told they cant move nest
SCHOOL GULLS ROW

Dad pulls kid out of class after playground seagull attacks him but teachers told they cant move nest

The worker was told by a colleague that the scavenging seagull had flown at a woman's face as she walked into the store.

She added: "As far as I'm aware she was not injured just a little bit shocked and who wouldn't be, no-one expects to go into their local Tesco and be greeted by a peed off seagull."

It isn't the first time seagulls have ruffled feathers at the store, but on this occasion staff felt it would be safer to evacuate the building.
The worker added: "The store was shut for around an hour and 15 minutes when the bird was eventually caught and let back outside.

"The seagull incident, I'm not going to lie was the highlight of my night.

"We don't get very much excitement but we are sorry for any inconvenience it caused."

Last month a hungry seagull strutted into a Greggs and nabbed a packet of Walkers crisps as stunned customers looked on.

We pay for your stories! Do you have a story for The Sun Online news team? Email us at [email protected] or call 0207 782 4368

 

Topics
YOU MIGHT LIKE
RECOMMENDED FOR YOU
MORE FOR YOU