Richard Hammond 'shot friend's prize peacock at pheasant hunt', reports claim
The Top Gear presenter was apparently left 'incredibly embarrassed'
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.As Jeremy Clarkson awaits his Top Gear-hosting fate following a “fracas” with a show producer who allegedly failed in his duty to provide him with a hot meal, reports surrounding is two co-stars are becoming increasingly bizarre.
The latest involves Richard Hammond and a pheasant shoot at a friend’s country home, which apparently ended in tragedy after the 45-year-old presenter allegedly shot his prize peacock by mistake.
“Richard was incredibly embarrassed,” a source was quoted by The Sun as saying.
“He loves shooting and often goes out on the estate neighbouring his grounds.
“The guy who owns the estate also owns peacocks. One flew out and Richard just reacted. He was hugely apologetic.”
A spokesperson for Hammond is yet to clarify the claims.
Clarkson is currently suspended from the BBC show pending an investigation into an incident during which he allegedly punched show producer Oisin Tymon.
Despite the probe, the presenter has been booked to host BBC comedy panel show Have I Got News For You next month.
Clarkson has since reportedly undertaken legal action after a “senior BBC source” compared people turning a blind eye to the his behaviour to the alleged cover-up of BBC presenter Jimmy Savile.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments