Appeal Launched After Calf Dies in Princethorpe
Police have launched an appeal after receiving a report that two calves had been shot with a suspected crossbow in Princethorpe at the weekend.
The animals were discovered off Burnthurst Lane yesterday morning (Sunday 23 June).
A one-month-old calf was put to sleep at the scene. A four-month-old calf was also shot in its hindquarters but is expected to survive.
The incident is believed to have occurred sometime between 7pm on Saturday (22 June) and 10am yesterday.
Carol Cotterill, Rural Crime Officer, Warwickshire Police, said: “This was a despicable attack. We are particularly interested in hearing from anyone who was in the area over the weekend and saw anything suspicious.”
Anyone with information should contact Warwickshire Police on 101 quoting incident 128 of 23 June 2019. Alternatively information can be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.