Cow reportedly shot at farm in Rotherham

South Yorkshire Police said they have been following several lines of enquiry and are now appealing for further information about the incident

Chris Brayford
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South Yorkshire Police said the farmer found the cow with what is believed to have been a shot wound.
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South Yorkshire Police said the farmer found the cow with what is believed to have been a shot wound.

A cow has reportedly been shot at a farm in Rotherham. South Yorkshire Police said the animal had been found dead at the farm on Brecks Lane on Tuesday (August 6) with what is believed to have been...

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