Shock moment police car rams escaped cow TWICE after animal went on rampage through streets chasing passersby

THIS is the shocking moment a cop car rammed an escaped cow TWICE after it went on a rampage chasing passersby.

Cops were called at 8.55pm last night to reports of a cow running loose on a main road in Staines-upon-Thames in Surrey.

The cow allegedly damaged a car and charged at members of the public.

Officers tried a number of tactics to capture the cow but were unsuccessful.

They finally took the decision to stop the cow using a police car – and are now referring themselves to the IOPC watchdog.

Shocking footage shows a police car hitting the cow at speed – knocking it down the road.

The car then drives up to the injured and distressed cow and shunts it with its bumper.

A member of the public is heard shouting: “What are you doing that for?”

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The cow was moved to a nearby farm after suffering a large cut to its leg and is being treated by a vet.

Home Secretary James Cleverly said: “I can think of no reasonable need for this action.

“I’ve asked for a full, urgent explanation for this. It appears to be unnecessarily heavy handed.”

Wildlife presenter Chris Packham said: ” I don’t know where to start with this.

“But it’s surely illegal and must be investigated and prosecuted. What sort of monster rams a calf? Twice?”

The RSPCA said: “This is a very upsetting and distressing video to watch.

“We will be getting in touch with the police urgently to understand the circumstances as to what happened.”

Chief Inspector Sam Adcock said: “I know that this has caused distress and I’d like to thank the community for their concern.

“The decision to use the police car is one that was only taken after other methods to stop 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 know there are videos circulating of this incident, which the public may find distressing.

“I would ask that these videos are sent directly to us to help with our investigation.”