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Police Probe Suspected Animal Cruelty After Horse Found With Deep Abdominal Cuts in Ziegenhain Stable

The Schwalmstadt police are seeking witnesses to determine whether someone unlawfully entered the stall.

Overview

  • A tenant discovered the injured horse Saturday morning at an agricultural property on Junker-Hoose-Straße in Schwalmstadt-Ziegenhain.
  • A veterinarian found multiple deep wounds to the animal’s abdomen and sutured the injuries.
  • An initial assessment suggested the wounds could have been caused by unknown persons, though no suspects have been identified.
  • Police reported that no other animals at the site were injured.
  • Investigators opened a case under the animal protection law and requested tips at 06691/9430.