Pig killed at Wittensford and foal injured at Pipers Wait in New Forest hit-and-runs

A PIG was killed in one of two hit-and-run collisions involving New Forest livestock reported on consecutive days.

The store pig was found dead at Wittensford, near Manor Farm, at around 8pm last Thursday.

Agister Michael Maton responded, and the incident is being treated as a hit-and-run.

A reward of up to £5,000 is being offered in relation to the second hit-and-run, which left a colt foal injured.

It is believed this happened two days before Mr Maton responded to a report of its discovery on Forest Road at Pipers Wait, near Nomansland, at 6.30pm last Friday.

Campaign group New Forest Roads Awareness posted online: “There is a set of skid marks on the road, which makes us think that this is where it happened.

“Ponies are flight animals, and will run, sometimes with fatal injuries.”

People were urged to come forward if they witnessed the collision or have any relevant dash cam footage.

“The mornings and evenings are closing in, and we see a repeat of what happened last year. A spate of hit-and-runs in September,” the post continued.

“We appeal to garages and body repair shops to notify the verderers, police or Crimestoppers to report any vehicles they have in that they think could have been involved in a RTA with livestock.

“There is an up to £5,000 reward to anyone who comes forward with details and there is a conviction.”

The post added: “To the doubters, this reward has been given out many times. The police do act on any information given.”

Anyone with information should contact police online at hampshire.police.uk or by calling 101, or call the verderers office, which is open Monday to Friday, on 023 8028 2052.

Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously at crimestoppers-uk.org or on 0800 555 111.

Those who are involved in or see an accident should dial 999.