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Five Times British Police Deliberately Killed An Animal

5 Times British Police Deliberately Killed An Animal
George Bowden
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North Wales Police force has faced mounting criticism after officers deliberately ran over a dog running loose on the motorway on Monday.

The force referred itself to the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) and is now under investigation.

But this is not the first time that police officers have taken the decision to kill an animal.

Police Animal Killings
Grantham's Runaway Belgian Blue(01 of04)
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In 2013, a Belgian blue cow running amok on a playing field was ruthlessly slain by police marksmen, who were ordered to destroy the animal as it neared a primary school.

Horrified locals accused police of animal cruelty after the cow survived the first two rounds of fire, slumping only after a third round some 15 minutes later, the Daily Mirror reported at the time. (credit:Facebook)
Durham Deer 'Crowbar' Incident(02 of04)
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In 2014, two firearms officers were placed under investigation after they were alleged to have killed a deer using a crowbar, rather than ending the animal’s life humanely.

Police told the Independent armed response crews are authorised to use their weapons to kill the animal, while ensuring that the death is quick and clean.

A misconduct hearing later found the pair guilty of misconduct - but not sacked as a result of the incident. (credit:James Warwick via Getty Images)
Tasered Bull Terrier(03 of04)
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In 2014, a Bull Terrier which attacked a dog walker's leg was killed when police were forced to use Tasers on it, Mail Online reported.

Leicestershire Police confirmed the incident and said it was necessary for its firearms officers to twice Taser the animal after it bit the man’s knee and wouldn’t let go. (credit:© Stephen Barnes/Law and Order / Alamy)
'Target Practice' Bull Killing(04 of04)
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Also in 2014 armed officers shot dead a prized Blonde d'Aquitane bull, prompting its owner to launch a blistering attack on police tactics.

Farmer Philip Marley said the killing was "outrageous and totally morally wrong," Mail Online reported at the time.

"It's almost as if it was target practice," he said.

North Yorkshire Police sent PCSOs, marksmen and a firearms commander to the two-and-a-half hour operation. (credit:FILE PHOTO - Bob Thomas via Getty Images)

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