‘A clear signal to potential offenders’: tougher sentences for animal cruelty a step closer
“It’s time that the sentences imposed on individuals who cause pain and suffering to animals reflect the severity of the crimes they are committing”
“It’s time that the sentences imposed on individuals who cause pain and suffering to animals reflect the severity of the crimes they are committing”
An RSPCA inspector said it was shocking that someone was capable of such “deliberate brutality” towards a pony
“The Bill delivers a strong message to animal abusers that their behaviour will no longer be tolerated”
‘It’s horrific someone could do this to innocent animals, there need to be harsher sentences for people who do something like this’
‘We might never know who did it but we’re trying to be proactive and want Sindy to be remembered. If Sindy’s law can prevent other people’s horses being attacked then it’s something positive to come from it’
Vets believe the piece of wood may have been fired from a crossbow
There have been reports of a number of attacks on sheep in the same area
The colt was found by a member of the public on Saturday morning (16 March)
The equine hospital wishes to publicise the filly’s great recovery to thank everyone who contributed towards her care
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
“It’s inconceivable that someone would want to deliberately hurt him in this way"
Nottinghamshire Police is appealing for information following the attack. Warning: report contains graphic image
Inspector Kevin Oates, of Northumbria Police, said he has “never experienced anything similar” and is renewing his call for information
Police are seeking information to help catch those responsible for what they have described as a "cruel and brutal attack on two defenceless animals"
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
Alan Blackman, 31, of no fixed address, admitted attempted intercourse with a horse and trespass with intent to commit a sexual offence
The RSPCA is appealing for information after a donkey (not pictured) was attacked with acid
The RSPCA is appealing for information after the horse right ear plus part of the right side of her face had been cut off
The man was caught thanks to CCTV installed by the horse’s owner