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| A fireman has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter by gross negligence after a stampede of cows killed a farmer, the BBC has learnt. | A fireman has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter by gross negligence after a stampede of cows killed a farmer, the BBC has learnt. |
| Harold Lee, 75, was moving 100 cows from his farm in Burtle, Somerset, in August 2009 when a fire engine siren apparently startled them. | |
| Mr Lee's family have always said the cows were "spooked" by the siren. | |
| Police would only confirm a 29-year-old man has been arrested and released on bail pending further inquiries. | Police would only confirm a 29-year-old man has been arrested and released on bail pending further inquiries. |
| Mr Lee suffered chest and head injuries in the incident on 11 August 2009 and died in Frenchay hospital, near Bristol, a few days later. |