Driver of police car used to ram into escaped cow is removed from duty

The driver of a police car that was used to ram into an escaped cow has been removed from duty, Surrey Police have confirmed.

The young cow, that had escaped a farm and was run down by a Surrey Police car on Friday evening (June 14) is now recovering in a barn - but could still die from shock, its farmer's partner has now claimed.

After the incident, that was shared widely across social media, Surrey Police confirmed they had started an internal investigation and that the force had referred itself to the police complaints watchdog.

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In an update, the force confirmed that the officer who was driving the police car has since been removed from frontline duties pending the outcome of the investigation.

Deputy Chief Constable Nev Kemp said: “I fully appreciate the distress our handling of this incident has caused and will ensure that it is thoroughly and diligently investigated. In addition to an internal referral to our Professional Standards Department, we have also referred the matter to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) for independent consideration.

“At this time, the officer who was driving the police car has been removed from frontline duties pending the outcome of these investigations.

“I know there is much concern around the current welfare of the cow. She is now back with her owner and recuperating with her herd. She did sustain a large cut to one leg and cuts and grazes. She continues to be monitored by a vet and our rural officers are staying in contact with the owner for updates.

“I can confirm that on the night, efforts were made to contact local vets without success and efforts were simultaneously being