A Devon farmer has been cleared of health and safety failings after cows trampled a tourist. The incident occurred while the couple walked along a coastal path.
Beer: A farmer in Devon has been cleared after his cows trampled a tourist. Richard Dormor faced accusations of not protecting the public. The incident happened in May 2021.
Sharon Williams and her husband were walking with their dogs when they encountered 40 cows. The cows charged at them, causing serious bruising and a head injury that needed hospital care.
Dormor expressed regret over the incident but stated he followed all safety measures. He claimed he always prioritizes safety on his farm.
During the trial, Dormor explained he monitored the cows closely and believed they posed no threat. He also had warning signs at the field’s entrance.
He was found not guilty of failing to protect the couple. Dormor takes pride in his family’s farm, which has been in operation since the 1930s.
