Three Arrested After Horrific Attack on Horse
Two men and a boy have been arrested after a horse was beaten so badly during a “horrific and prolonged attack” that it had to be put to sleep.
The attack took place on Nutfield Marsh, Redhill, just before 3pm on Monday (Jan 13th)
Two men in their 30s and a 15-year-old boy were arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty following the attack and released on bail until Thursday while the investigation continues.
Neighbourhood Officer PC Alice Bennett, said: “This was a horrific incident, where a defenceless animal was subjected to a prolonged attack in a public place during daylight hours”.
Officers and the RSPCA are carrying out a joint investigation, and if you have any information that may help, contact Surrey Police on 101, quoting reference P14011987.
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