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Spate of cattle straying onto local roads

Posted by editor on Nov 13, 2006 - 07:00 AM
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SPATE OF CATTLE STRAYING ONTO LOCAL ROADS

Shepway and Dover have seen a big increase of animals straying onto roads

Police are becoming increasingly worried for animals' welfare and the safety of road users after a spate of incidents involving animals which have strayed onto local roads.

Officers have received more than 20 calls since the start of November about animals causing traffic hazards.

A police spokesman said owners had a legal responsibility to secure animals and could be fined if their animals were found straying onto a highway. The welfare of the animals and the safety of road users and pedestrians is also a concern.