Arrest after bulldozer driven into village pub during drinking hours
BBC • 12/5/2025 • Last cited 12/5/2025
Summary
A bulldozer was driven into a village pub in South Wales during drinking hours, leading to an arrest. South Wales Police stated that the incident "may have been targeted rather than random," suggesting a possible motive behind the act.
Lindy Score Breakdown
35
Age (0-35)
41 days
4
Velocity (0-40)
1 source (low traction)
8
Tier (0-10)
BBC
0
Breadth (0-15)
1 unique
Total Score47/100
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Score BreakdownRisk 35
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 41 days - proven survivor
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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