Terrified calf called Beau Lucy who was rammed by police squad car after escaping is recovering but could ‘die from shock’, farmer’s partner reveals – amid fury at ‘heavy-handed’ cops

The terrified calf rammed by a police car after escaping is recovering but could ‘die of shock’, its farming partner has revealed.

Disturbing footage shows Surrey Police ramming the escaped cow – named Beau Lucy – with a police truck in Staines-upon-Thames on Friday evening.

Witnesses claim the cow “didn’t harm anyone” and that they begged the officer to leave the animal alone. Furious neighbors have blasted officers for their ‘heavy-handed response’.

Kate, the partner of the farmer who owns the cow, said: ‘To be honest, when I saw the video I thought he should lose his job. I just thought it was disgusting, I couldn’t believe it.

‘I don’t know if it was his decision to drive towards the animal or if he was ordered to do so, but the police themselves looked quite irritated as they got out of the car.’

Terrified calf rammed by a police car after escaping is recovering but could ‘die of shock’, farming partner has revealed

Kate said Beau Lucy and other cows were put out to graze on Staines Moor and believes she could have swim across the river and escaped

Kate said Beau Lucy was “not out of control, just shocked” and that it is “a shame” officers did not contact them or another farmer or call a vet to calm the calf.

“I can only imagine that the police who did this had no idea about farm animals,” she added.

Her partner and owner of the calf, Rob, said: “I think the video speaks for itself. It was quite gruesome.

‘The way the situation was handled was incorrect. It was wrong and I think that’s the message we learned. It could have been handled so much better. The videos were a disturbing sight.”

He also said a vet should have been involved in Beau Lucy’s rescue.

“I don’t understand why (police) didn’t use a tranquilizer dart,” he said. “If they had used a tranquilizer dart, the animal would have calmed down immediately and gone to the car if they had to put a halter on it or restrain it.”

Rob said Beau Lucy is ‘a lot better’ and recovering well, but added: ‘Time will tell as we don’t know what internal injuries she has. But she eats and cuddles, so that’s always a promise.”

Kate said Beau Lucy and other cows were released onto Staines Moor to graze and believes she could have swim across the river and escaped.

She said the cow, who was initially “very excited” and “very scared,” has relaxed since coming home. She is eating and drinking and has been treated by a vet.

‘I don’t know if she will live. She could die of shock, but hopefully she will live,” she said Sky News.

Mother-of-three Davinder Kaur filmed the incident from her home and has released more footage today.

The 49-year-old said: ‘It was in front of my house. The cow goes via the road, via the footpath. It’s a very small one.

‘Someone called the police. He was very afraid to go on the road. The police car drove into it.

‘After a few minutes he got up again. The police car hit him again. Then he was hit again. The police blocked it. Shots were fired around 11 p.m. Someone told me it escaped in Staines.

‘When he hit it we were shocked, very shocked. It was very small, not a big cow. It didn’t hurt anyone.

Team vehicles surround the terrified calf in Staines-upon-Thames at around 9pm on Friday

Home Secretary James Cleverly has branded the incident ‘unnecessary’

‘He was very scared. Everyone was shouting ‘why hit, why hit’. He (the police officer) told us to go back. I don’t know where the driver’s ghost was.’

The frightened animal is said to have escaped from a nearby field and caused traffic delays as it ran through local streets.

Witnesses say the officers tried to calm the animal for a few hours, but around 11 p.m. decided to ram the out-of-control cow.

In the sickening footage, it appeared the police officer was lining up his truck when the cow came into the middle of the road before ramming it at high speed.

As it spins around on the road in an attempt to stop the unnamed officer, he then proceeds to hit the animal, pinning its head under the bumper.

Witnesses can be heard shouting ‘what the hell was that?’ in response as a group of locals tried to help the injured cow.

Elisa Allen, VP of Programs and Operations at PETA said: “The young calf must have been completely terrified and confused as they were brutally and forcefully mowed down – by a police car no less – and pinned to the ground.

‘There is no justification for this violence. Police are meant to protect, not harm.

“An urgent investigation must be launched into the actions of the officers involved and the calf must be safely housed in a shelter.

‘Anyone upset by these images can prevent other calves who are maimed, exploited and ultimately killed in the meat and dairy industries from suffering by going vegan, and PETA is offering free resources at PETA.org.uk to help to help. ‘

An RSPCA spokesperson said: ‘These are shocking and disturbing images. As soon as we became aware of this, we urgently contacted the police to determine the background and find out what happened to the calf. We are happy to hear that the calf survived and is receiving veterinary care.

‘Surrey Police have referred themselves to their own professional standards department and to the Independent Office for Police Conduct. We support this because the action seems disproportionate to the situation. We are happy to assist you with any investigations.

‘All animals must be treated with respect. Together we can create a better world for all animals.’

The calf can be seen standing in the middle of the wheel before the police car hits the animal

This is the poignant moment when the police car makes contact with the calf

In response to the images on Twitter, Home Secretary James Cleverly labeled the incident as ‘unnecessary’.

In one post, he tweeted: “I can’t think of a reasonable need for this action. I have asked for a full, urgent explanation for this. It turns out to be unnecessarily heavy-handed.’

Police said the cow was moved to a nearby farm with the support of a member of the public.

Surrey Police said the decision to use the car to stop the calf was made due to public safety concerns.

The owner has been located and the cow’s injuries have been assessed by a veterinarian.

Chief Inspector Sam Adcock said: “I know this has caused concern and I would like to thank the community for their concern. The decision to deploy the police car is one that was only made after other methods of stopping the cow had failed. There will be an investigation into the actions that led to this, but our focus at all times is on ensuring the safety of the public.

“I am aware that there are videos of this incident circulating that the public may find disturbing. I would request that these videos be sent directly to us to assist in our investigation.”