Ex-Sky Sports presenter and Silent Witness actress Charlotte Jackson-Coleman shares video footage of ‘big cat’ prowling Hampshire countryside as she walks her Yorkiepoo dog

Ex-Sky Sports activities presenter Charlotte Jackson-Coleman has shared footage of a ‘large cat’ prowling Hampshire countryside whereas she walked her Yorkiepoo canine. 

The Silent Witness actress, 45, stated she noticed the mysterious cat on the prowl close to a village whereas she was taking a stroll. 

Video footage reveals the animal – which has distinctive noticed markings – lurking behind a tree and gazing Jackson-Coleman and her Yorkiepoo earlier than operating away as she approaches.

Its form and patterned coat are paying homage to a Serval – a wild cat which is native to Africa and stands round 2ft tall.

The sighting occurred within the Hampshire village of Easton, simply outdoors of Winchester. Close by Marwell Zoo owns one of many species.

Jackson-Coleman – who lives within the village and is married to soccer supervisor Chris Coleman – stated she was spooked and put her canine on the lead instantly.

The actress stated: ‘It was fairly giant. The sample and color of the coat was not like one I had seen on a cat earlier than.

‘As we bought nearer, I realised how a lot larger it was than different cats – and it had no collar.

‘I put my canine on the lead right away. He’s a Yorkiepoo and far smaller than the cat.

‘It did not appear scared of us, and I bought my telephone out to take a video as I assumed it was actually uncommon.

‘However I feel I used to be a bit sluggish in doing in order it bumped into the bush after which off.’

Walkers have noticed so-called large cats throughout the nation, nevertheless their existence is usually disputed and lots of consider they’re simply city myths.

Jackson-Coleman’s footage might persuade many who family of huge cats are certainly prowling the British countryside.