Inquest into death of father-of-two who was trampled to death by cows while out dog walking

An inquest is to be held into the death of a father-of-two who was trampled by a herd of cows while out dog walking with his wife.

Michael Holmes, 57, was pronounced dead at the scene and his widow Teresa was airlifted to hospital after they crossed a field on a public right of way with their two dogs.

Teresa suffered life-changing spinal injuries in the incident in Wakefield, in September 2020.

An inquest into his death, expected to last two days, will be held at Wakefield Coroners Court on Thursday, October 6.

Solicitor Jonathan Fogerty, from CFG Law which is representing Teresa, said: “It’s been two years since Michael’s tragic death.

"His wife Teresa now hopes this inquest will help her to understand what happened that day.”