Police Ram Cow in Bizarre Staines Incident Sparks Outrage
A police vehicle rammed a cow roaming the streets of Staines last month, and Surrey Police are now treating it as both a criminal and internal misconduct case. The incident involved a cow named Beau Lucy, who escaped from a local farm before the collision with the police car.
Shocking Video Goes Viral as Home Secretary Slams Police
The early morning incident on June 15 was caught on video and quickly went viral, sparking major public backlash. Home Secretary James Cleverly branded the police’s actions—using their vehicle to ram the cow—as “unnecessarily heavy-handed.”
Officer Resigns, Cow Recovers with Serious Injuries
The officer involved resigned the very next day. Beau Lucy was returned to her owner, Rob, who revealed, “She hasn’t broken anything but has a huge great gouge in her leg.” Thankfully, the injuries were severe but not life-threatening.
Surrey Police Launch Massive Investigation Amid Public Fury
- Police have knocked on nearly 300 doors and collected statements from 75 witnesses.
- More than 250 clips submitted by the public are under review.
- Over 20,000 social media messages and 2,000 complaints have flooded the force.
Deputy Chief Constable Nev Kemp stressed the need for a thorough probe: “This ensures all potential criminal and misconduct matters are clearly understood.” Surrey Police promised to keep the public updated with significant findings on their website as the investigation unfolds.
