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<\/p>\nA video clip shows the badger disturbingly attacking a hedgehog<\/p>\n
A badger was seen attacking a hedgehog near a new food caddy outside a Derby home(Image: Louise Jones (still from video clip))<\/p>\n
Concerns have been raised that new food caddies in Derby are attracting wildlife<\/a> after an aggressive badger was seen next to one.<\/p>\n The badger was seen attacking a hedgehog outside a house in Oakwood<\/a>.<\/p>\n It has led to concerns that the smell of the bins is tempting wildlife onto the streets \u2013 which has prompted Derby City Council<\/a> to issue advice in response.<\/p>\n Join us on WhatsApp to get the latest news straight to your phone<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n The incident, which has been reported to the authorities, was highlighted just days after the launch of new weekly food collections<\/a> in the city.<\/p>\n Major changes to food waste collections have been made across the country in efforts to improve the environment and reduce waste.<\/p>\n Resident Louise Jones was left shocked after seeing both a badger and a hedgehog near her new caddy in the early hours of the morning.<\/p>\n She said it was the first time she had seen a badger in the Oakwood area and fears smells from the bins could trigger wildlife and potentially make some animals vulnerable to danger.<\/p>\n Read more – Opening date confirmed for new McDonald’s near busy A38 junction<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cI put the food bin out for collection for the first time,\u201d Ms Jones said. \u201cNot only did it not get collected but it attracted a hedgehog then a badger. With the latter attacking the hedgehog.<\/p>\n \u201cI think that the badger could have accessed the bin. The hedgehog couldn\u2019t but was clearly attracted to it.<\/p>\n \u201cI shouted at the badger to try and distract it. It paid absolutely no attention, didn\u2019t even look up.\u201d<\/p>\n Ms Jones added: \u201cI\u2019ve no problem with the principle of what the council is trying to achieve. I just don\u2019t think wildlife was given enough consideration, considering its size and being ground level.\u201d<\/p>\n Derby City Council leaders state that risks from local wildlife<\/a> were \u201camong many factors considered\u201d when launching the scheme in the city.<\/p>\n