Bredhurst fireworks display results in death of cows at village's Kemsley Street Farm
Date of alert:
Tuesday, 19 July 2022
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Kent Police
A farmer has spoken of his horror after discovering a calf hanged from a fence and a cow so badly injured it had to be put down.
The shocking scenes came the morning after a village firework display in Bredhurst near Gillingham.
The distressing find was made at Kemsley Street Farm near the school playing field where residents had congregated for a party, live music and pyrotechnics display.
Another calf is seriously injured and the farmer, who does not want to be named, is fearful some spooked pregnant cows may have to have abortions in case they miscarry.
He said: "I did not know about the display, but I heard it was very loud, more loud than a light show.
"It must have been like being in a war zone for them. They would have been petrified.
"I can only assume they bolted after hearing the noise and there was some sort of stampede."
