Ananova:

A wild deer fleeing summer storms brought chaos to an Italian city centre when it ran amok.

The 24-stone deer jumped over tables at local cafes, overturned potted plants and destroyed various stands selling produce from local shops before it was cornered in the city of Bolzano.

Numerous policemen and hunters as well as the city's fire brigade spent several hours trying to catch the deer without success.

Eventually the animal was trapped in a car park where it was shot after smashing a shop window.

Two people required treatment when they suffered cuts and bruises after being butted.