PLANS to clean up the field of Oink – Derby's famous water

buffalo – have been postponed.

Oink's owner, Katherine Moore, said the clean-up, which had

been due to go ahead at the weekend, had to be delayed because

a holding pen had not yet been constructed in his field, in

Haslams Lane, Darley Abbey.

The Evening Telegraph reported earlier this month that

15-year-old Oink had become the target of thugs, who were

throwing bricks at him.

Oink has since received overwhelming support from members of

the public and now has a CCTV camera installed in his field, in

a bid to deter more attacks.

Volunteers are now being advised the clean-up – which will

involve trimming hedges, removing weeds and filling in holes –

is likely to be rescheduled for the coming weeks.

For more information about the clean-up, contact Ms Moore on

07518 785178.