Cow shot dead in reported overnight attack in Rotherham, South Yorkshire Police reveal

It is believed the animal was shot between 10.30pm on Monday, August 5 and 6am on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at a farm on Brecks Lane between East Herringthorpe and The Brecks.

South Yorkshire Police investigators have reportedly followed several lines of enquiry following the alleged shooting and are now appealing for information from the public.

Officers want to hear from people who were in the area at the time of the incident and may have information or hold dashcam or CCTV footage in the area.

If you can help, you can pass information to police online or by calling 101. Please quote investigation number 14/142325/24 when you get in touch.

You can contact police online here: www.southyorkshire.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/.

Alternatively, if you prefer not to give your personal details, you can stay anonymous and pass on what you know by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers. Call their UK Contact Centre on freephone 0800 555 111 or complete a simple and secure anonymous online form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org