Politician attacks 'aggressive squirrels' then is hospitalised after cycling into one in 'revenge attack'

Fractured skull for Chicago politician a month after condemning squirrels for gnawing bins

Chicago squirrels have been warned to stay clear of local politicians on bikes

(Image credit: Flick/Kevin Arscott)
By Henry Robertshaw
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In one of the most bizarre stories that you're going to read today, a Chicago politician has described the moment he was hospitalised after crashing into a squirrel as a 'revenge attack'.

Howard Brookins Jr., the alderman for Chicago's 21st ward, fractured his skull, lost a number of teeth, and broke his nose when when he fell from his bike after a squirrel ran into his path.

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Henry Robertshaw

Henry Robertshaw began his time at Cycling Weekly working with the tech team, writing reviews, buying guides and appearing in videos advising on how to dress for the seasons. He later moved over to the news team, where his work focused on the professional peloton as well as legislation and provision for cycling. He's since moved his career in a new direction, with a role at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

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