Police are investigating after a deer was shot in the head.
The shocking incident is believed to have happened between Tuesday and yesterday.
Cumbria Police is appealing for witnesses to the cruel incident, confirming only that it occurred in the Milnthorpe area.
Witnesses or anyone with information should call 101.
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