Sheep left severely injured after courier hit and run incident

Silence

After numerous attempts to contact the company, Mr Jones, who also works as a radio presenter for BBC Radio Cymru, decided to use social media to prompt the company to take accountability for the incident.

Mr Jones said: “The reaction from the farming community was phenomenal and really highlighted just how powerful social media can be, with people all over the country sharing the post and sending their thoughts.”

The courier company has since apologised to Mr Jones and offered to compensate him for any veterinary and medicine bills.

Slow down

Reflecting on the situation, Mr Jones added: “It was clearly an accident and thankfully, the ewe looks set to make a full recovery.

“While I understand this is an incredibly stressful time with couriers under increasing pressure, I would like to urge them to slow down and take care on country roads and farm lanes, especially during lambing time and also at a time where many children are at home on the farm rather than at school due to the lockdown.”