'Beautiful' horse shot dead in Flintshire field in 'truly awful crime'

An investigation has been launched today after a horse was found shot dead in what police described as a “truly awful crime”.

Rural crime officers are hunting the culprits after the shocking find at a field by Hope Mountain near Caergwrle.

The body of the brown horse was discovered lying on its side and a photo has been released to help the inquiry.

According to police the senseless attack took place sometime overnight.

Police said a single shot had “killed this beautiful horse”.

It is not yet know who owns the animal.

Officers urged anybody with information to get in touch.

A tweet by North Wales Police Rural Crime Team said: “Sad to report a horse shot dead in a field near Hope mountain overnight. Truly awful offence.

“We need information as to who would do this.”

North Wales Police can be contacted on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.