Dyfed-Powys Police can confirm the man who died following an incident involving a cow in Carmarthenshire was Huw Evans, aged 75, from Whitland.

Mr Evans was airlifted to hospital after being trampled by the cow, which had escaped from Whitland Mart, at around 10.15am on Saturday, November 19.

He sadly died on Friday, November 25.

His family have issued a short statement to say: “Huw was a loved dad, dadcu, brother, uncle and friend to many.

“We would like to thank the community for their support and well wishes while Huw was in hospital and since his passing, we now know how much he will be missed.”

The family has asked to be left to grieve in private.

Dyfed-Powys Police, together with the Health and Safety Executive, are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident in North Road.

Enquiries are ongoing.