Officers rescue cows from railway tracks in Harborough with help from dogs
Published 28th Oct 2026, 17:18 GMT
Cattle have been safely removed from a railway line in Harborough after escaping through a broken fence.
Officers from the Leicestershire and Rutland Rural Policing Team were called to help British Transport Police after reports of cows on the tracks.
Leicestershire and Rutland Rural Policing Team said: “The fencing was repaired by Network Rail and services were able to resume promptly and safely.
“Please take this as a timely reminder to check your perimeters and ensure your livestock are secure.”