Deer hunt reports in Cirencester spark police appeal as animals chased into road

Gloucestershire Police is appealing for information in connection with a hunt which reportedly chased three deer. Officers say the hunt took place near the A419 by the Royal Agricultural University in Cirencester at around 12pm on Monday, December 4. Police said hunters and hounds were seen chasing three young deer next to the main road.

This posed a significant risk to drivers, who were forced to stop in the road to avoid colliding with deer, the force said in a statement. The force's Rural Crime Team is now appealing for information from anyone who may have seen the hunt. They are particularly keen to hear from anyone who has dashcam footage or any other relevant information.

A police spokesperson said: "Police are appealing for witnesses following a report of a hunt chasing deer near Cirencester on Monday (December 4). Huntsmen and hounds were seen pursuing three young deer alongside the A419 near the Royal Agricultural University at around 12pm. "The hunt caused a significant risk to drivers who were forced to stop in the road to avoid a possible collision with the deer.

The Rural Crime Team is appealing for anyone who may have seen the incident, has dashcam footage or has any relevant information.

"You can get in touch by completing this online form[1] quoting incident 177 of 4 December.

Alternatively you can give information anonymously to the independent crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or online at their website[2]."

References

1. ^ this online form (www.gloucestershire.police.uk)
2. ^ their website (crimestoppers-uk.org)