Appeal after deer shot in suspected poaching incident in Lochaber

Police Scotland is appealing for information following a reported deer poaching incident in the upper Glen Etive area in Lochaber.

A red deer hind was found to be clearly suffering from injuries after being shot during the morning of Saturday, 19 August.

The animal was then humanely dispatched by a local gamekeeper.

Enquiries have confirmed that there was no out of season stalking ongoing around the time and a police investigation is ongoing.

Wildlife crime officer Constable Daniel Sutherland said: “I would urge anyone who was in the area and may have seen anything suspicious to get in touch with us.

“This deer had clearly been shot and then was able to evade capture whilst severely injured. This action was reckless and caused the animal needless suffering before it was found and dispatched.

‘Anyone with information is asked to contact Police on 101 quoting incident number CR/156989/23 or you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 if you wish to remain anonymous.”