The crossbow attack on Blackberry the cow

The case
Blackberry the cow from Cannock, Staffs, was shot in the head with a crossbow bolt and badly wounded.

The 16 year old yob was given only 180 hours of community service and an 18 month supervision order.

Judge Mr. Chumley-Roberts said: "The defendant went through the whole trial process without admitting guilt and therefore didn’t merit any discount on sentence." at Cannock Youth Court.

The yob could not be named since he was under 18 and has been given a new identity.

The sad part
The animal could not give a victim impact statement or seek trauma counseling.