Appeal for information after deer killed in Colehill
Deer heads were found discarded on a manure pile in a field
Last updated 19th Aug 2022
A number of deer have been found dead near Wimborne as officers appeal for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.
Deer heads were found on Wednesday morning (17th August), discarded on a manure pile in a field, at Colehill.
Police Constable Kate Schofield, of the Rural Crime Team, said:
“We are carrying out enquiries and would urge anyone with information to please get in touch.
“I am keen to hear from anyone who saw any suspicious activity in the area between Tuesday 16 August and the morning of Wednesday 17 August.
“This is a distressing incident and we are doing all we can to identify those responsible.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/contact or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55220134024.
Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.