Police in the British county of Surrey deliberately hit a cow twice last night. The animal was running loose and is said to have endangered the safety of local residents. After several attempts to arrest the cow, the police decided to run over the animal.
According to the police, the cow ran through several main streets in the town of Staines, southwest of the British capital, London.
“We received several calls from local residents about the cow damaging a car and running toward people,” police wrote. In the current situation. The officers are therefore said to have been very concerned about the safety of local residents.
In the hours that followed, police said they made several attempts to safely capture the animal. Just no results.
Cow injured but alive
Then the police decided to hit the cow with a car. View photos below. Please note: Images may be shocking.
The animal was transported to a nearby farm with the help of a local resident, where the cow was examined by a veterinarian. The owner has been notified.
The cow had a “large cut” to her leg due to the collision. A veterinarian will take care of the animal, according to police.
Lots of criticism
There is outrage on social media over the police's choice to run over the animal. “The officers’ behavior was malicious and cruel,” one X user wrote.
Another thousands of comments have now been posted under the police statement.
The investigation began
“The decision to use a police vehicle was made only after other arrest attempts failed,” the police chief wrote in the statement.
The actions that preceded the aforementioned collision are being investigated. The inspector adds that the focus “at all times is on ensuring the safety of the public.”
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