CATTLE escaped after a section of fence was cut and a water trough was also stolen. 

Police are appealing for witnesses after incidents of theft and criminal damage in Mere, which happened sometime over night on September 2 and 9am on September 3. 

A Wiltshire Police spokesperson said that an "unknown suspect/s has cut a section of fence enough so cattle had escaped and a water trough was stolen from the location".

Both incidents took place on the public footpath just off Rook Street.

Anyone who saw what happened, or have any information contact Wiltshire Police on 101, quoting reference number 54220093057 or 54220093058. 

 

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