Horse attacks

Six-inch piece of ‘deliberately sharpened’ wood found deep in horse’s neck

Vets believe the piece of wood may have been fired from a crossbow

Horse found ‘mutilated’ in its field had to be put down

There have been reports of a number of attacks on sheep in the same area

Rescued colt found ‘bludgeoned’ to death in vicious attack *warning: very graphic image*

The colt was found by a member of the public on Saturday morning (16 March)

‘Fairytale ending’ for pony injured in horrific acid attack

The equine hospital wishes to publicise the filly’s great recovery to thank everyone who contributed towards her care

Horse suffers deep knife wounds in horrific attack *warning: upsetting content*

Vets believe a hammer may also have been used in the attack. Police and RSPCA are investigating and officers are urging anyone with information to call them

Owner 'devastated' after Shetland killed in brutal attack

“It’s inconceivable that someone would want to deliberately hurt him in this way"

Two colts slashed in deliberate knife attack

Nottinghamshire Police is appealing for information following the attack. Warning: report contains graphic image

Second horse dies from knife attack: police appeal for information

Inspector Kevin Oates, of Northumbria Police, said he has “never experienced anything similar” and is renewing his call for information

Horses stabbed in 'cruel and brutal' attack

Police are seeking information to help catch those responsible for what they have described as a "cruel and brutal attack on two defenceless animals"

Partially-sighted pony seriously injured in knife attack

The two-year-old cob was out with three other horses at the time. Police have said they are doing "everything they can" to identify the culprits

Man jailed for sexually assaulting horse

Alan Blackman, 31, of no fixed address, admitted attempted intercourse with a horse and trespass with intent to commit a sexual offence

Donkey dies following acid attack

The RSPCA is appealing for information after a donkey (not pictured) was attacked with acid

Horse dies after suffering severe head injuries in 'barbaric' attack

The RSPCA is appealing for information after the horse right ear plus part of the right side of her face had been cut off

Man admits sexual attack on horse

The man was caught thanks to CCTV installed by the horse’s owner

Horrific horse attack sparks 5,000-strong petition

A petition calling for a review into sentencing of animal abusers has received more than 5,000 signatures in six days

Horse dies after horrific attack in Aberdeenshire

Police Scotland are appealing for information after a horse was reportedly stabbed and sexually assaulted

Horse put down after suspected attack in field

A thoroughbred has died after being found with serious head injuries following a suspected attack

Clydesdale mare recovering from 'sickening' attack with long sharp stake

The eight-year-old mare is recovering from major surgery to remove a two-and-a-half feet long sharp stake *Warning: report contains images you might find upsetting*

Pony killed in vicious brick attack *Warning: graphic image*

The pony was believed to have been hit repeatedly over the head with a breeze block in the senseless attack

Police appeal after donkey stabbed 12 times

Police are appealing to find the attacker of a 22-year-old donkey, who was found with 12 puncture wounds to her legs, abdomen and neck