Geronimo the alpaca given 24-hour reprieve

Geronimo has twice tested positive for bovine tuberculosis and his owner believes the tests are returning false positives, but has been refused permission to have him tested a third time.

Geronimo the alpaca at Shepherds Close Farm in Wooton Under Edge, Gloucestershire.

Geronimo the alpaca has been given another 24-hour reprieve, according to his owner.

Helen Macdonald said she had been told by the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) that officials would not attempt to enforce the destruction warrant before 5pm on Friday.