Fox attacks man while he sat on the toilet
Published: 2013 July 09 21:27:36 (5416 Views)
Anthony Schofield was attacked at his Catford home last week as he was sitting on the toilet.
The unemployed carpenter claims he was 'quietly going about his business' when a fox burst into the bathroom.
He was led on a frantic chase round the living room by the creature, which went on to maul his partner and pet cat.
Mr Schofield told the News Shopper: 'I didn't even have time to wipe myself.'
The 49-year-old was enjoying a quiet day at home when the fox paid a surprise visit and attacked him and his cat, Jessie.
He said: 'It had the cat round the neck. She was in shock, bleeding from her face.
'It locked itself onto my arm but still had the cat as well. There was blood everywhere.
'It was like a struggle for my life.'
His partner Tanny Chapple, 35, tried to help but had her finger bitten by the confident canine.
Mr Schofield was only able to free himself after he dragged the fox outside – its teeth still embedded in his arm.
The unemployed carpenter was treated at hospital for cuts and bruises.
But his 14-year-old rescue cat did not fare so well, having sustained facial injuries. She now refuses to go into the living room.
Mr Schofield added: 'It was so frightening. It was like a wild animal.'
Lewisham Council recommends residents secure their rubbish, ensure sheds and garages have concrete bases and refrain from feeding the animals to avoid any fox problems.
- Metro
The unemployed carpenter claims he was 'quietly going about his business' when a fox burst into the bathroom.
He was led on a frantic chase round the living room by the creature, which went on to maul his partner and pet cat.
Mr Schofield told the News Shopper: 'I didn't even have time to wipe myself.'
The 49-year-old was enjoying a quiet day at home when the fox paid a surprise visit and attacked him and his cat, Jessie.
He said: 'It had the cat round the neck. She was in shock, bleeding from her face.
'It locked itself onto my arm but still had the cat as well. There was blood everywhere.
'It was like a struggle for my life.'
His partner Tanny Chapple, 35, tried to help but had her finger bitten by the confident canine.
Mr Schofield was only able to free himself after he dragged the fox outside – its teeth still embedded in his arm.
The unemployed carpenter was treated at hospital for cuts and bruises.
But his 14-year-old rescue cat did not fare so well, having sustained facial injuries. She now refuses to go into the living room.
Mr Schofield added: 'It was so frightening. It was like a wild animal.'
Lewisham Council recommends residents secure their rubbish, ensure sheds and garages have concrete bases and refrain from feeding the animals to avoid any fox problems.
- Metro
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