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Beheaded deer found near cemetery as police launch probe

Officers are making inquiries into the wildlife crime in the Highlands.

Beheaded deer found near Inverness cemetery as police launch probe — The discovery of the animal was made over the weekend. STV News

7th May 2024

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Police are investigating the beheading of a deer near a cemetery in the Highlands.

Officers were made aware of the dead animal in a woodland area near to Torvean cemetery in Inverness at the weekend.

Police are keen to speak to anyone with any information about the incident or with anyone who may have witnessed someone “acting suspiciously” in the area.

Officers can be contacted via 101 quoting reference 20240506-2619 or via Crimestoppers anonymously.

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