Appeal after horse injured in animal worrying incident

We are appealing for witnesses following an incident of animal worrying in Whitchurch.

Between the evening of Thursday 8 September and the morning of Friday 9 September a dog entered a horse paddock near to Micheldever Road.

It is believed the dog chased a horse, causing it to injure itself on a gate latch.

Police Constable William Butcher said: "This incident has caused significant emotional distress to the owner of the horse, as well as the financial impact of paying expensive vet bills.

"This paddock is near to a footpath used by local residents and dog walkers.

"We are appealing for anyone to come forward if they have information that might assist in identifying the dog concerned.

"I would also like to take this opportunity to remind dog owners of the importance of keeping dogs on leads, especially in the countryside."

Please call us on 101 quoting reference number 44220378459 if you have any information to assist our investigation.

Alternatively, go online and submit information via https://www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/