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Police scrambled to report of a cow on the loose on major Shropshire A road

Police are on the way to reports of a cow on the loose on the A49 between Marshbrook and Upper Affcot.

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The incident started at about 4.40pm on Friday so details are scant.

A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: "We have received a report around 4:40pm this afternoon of a cow loose on the A49 between Marshbrook and Upper Affcot.

"Officers are on route."

When they arrived on the scene the reported that 'no cow was located'.

A spokesperson said: "Officers attended following a call reporting a cow or bull on the loose as, of course, this could be a risk to road users and the animal. No cow was located and there was no obstruction to the road."

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