Watch as pigeon rescue operation halts Eastbourne meeting

Flying in circles over the public gallery as planners considered applications at Eastbourne Town Hall, the pigeon’s sudden appearance drew proceedings to a screeching halt.

The meeting stopped for several minutes before the panicking bird was successfully wrangled by Cllr Barry Taylor and a member of town hall staff.

It was then released out of a side door before the meeting continued, with the window hastily closed to prevent a repeat visit.

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