FIFTEEN deer were found shot dead at a farm near Bewdley at the weekend.

The deer were found on farmland in Kinlet at 9.30am on Saturday.

PC Su Goddard, wildlife officer for North Worcestershire, said: “We have launched a thorough enquiry into this incident and would appeal for anyone with information to contact us.

“At this time we believe there is no wider risk to the public.”

Anyone with information should call 101 quoting incident number 351s of August 4.