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

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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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