What bird is this? (Graphic picture in post)

[BitchImTheSecretIngredient]

Just seen a couple of birds fighting on the driveway and one is eating this pigeon, any idea what it is? Thanks!

Sparrowhawk, fantastic birds.

A buzzard

Ooo yes a sparrowhawk ! Sorry for my poor identification

Female sparrowhawk

(Or "sprawk" as they are sometimes nicknamed by birdwatchers!)

What a great picture. There are a couple of ones local to me - they use my privet hedge like a drive-thru MacDonalds at this time of year.

Thanks all! Theres a crow hoping for a look in but she isnt sharing

Small DS and I once witnessed this happening with equal fascination and horror. The poor pigeon was making horrible noises as it was being attacked. It was brutal, but the Sparrow hawk has to eat.