Surrey Police Officer Cleared After Using Patrol Car to Stop Escaped Cow

An investigation found the officer's actions were lawful and necessary to protect public safety, though it highlighted the need for improved livestock handling protocols.

A Surrey police officer who used a patrol car to ram a loose calf in Staines-upon-Thames has been cleared of any wrongdoing after a five-month investigation.
The incident, which occurred in June 2024, involved a 10-month-old calf named Beau Lucy that had escaped from a local farm and was deemed a potential safety risk.
The investigation reviewed 250 pieces of video evidence, 75 witness statements, and expert opinions from animal welfare specialists, concluding the officer acted lawfully and necessarily.
While no criminal offenses or misconduct were identified, the investigation recommended organizational and individual learning to improve police responses to loose livestock incidents.
Beau Lucy sustained minor injuries and has since recovered, remaining on the farm with her herd, according to the calf's owner and Surrey Police.