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13/10/2016
Stag On The Loose in Newry Shot Dead
A stag which had been on the loose in Newry has been shot, the PSNI have confirmed.
The animal was shot dead in Newry as it posed a risk to the public.
A police spokesperson said: "Following a report of a stag running loose in the St Patrick's Avenue area of Newry this morning specially trained firearms officers were tasked to assist.
"Several attempts were made to safely and humanely manage the animal.
"Regrettably officers were required to shoot the stag as it had become very agitated and posed a risk to the public. Officers had liaised with a vet and qualified deer stalkers were in attendance at the scene."
The Police Ombudsman has been informed.
(CD/JP)
The animal was shot dead in Newry as it posed a risk to the public.
A police spokesperson said: "Following a report of a stag running loose in the St Patrick's Avenue area of Newry this morning specially trained firearms officers were tasked to assist.
"Several attempts were made to safely and humanely manage the animal.
"Regrettably officers were required to shoot the stag as it had become very agitated and posed a risk to the public. Officers had liaised with a vet and qualified deer stalkers were in attendance at the scene."
The Police Ombudsman has been informed.
(CD/JP)
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