Pony had to be put down after being attacked by dogs in Doncaster

Police are appealing for information after a pony was attacked by dogs in Doncaster.
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It is reported that at around 11pm on Thursday, December 10, the owners of a small holding on Spring Bank Road in Conisbrough heard a disturbance and dogs barking outside.

When they went to bring their pony in from the paddock the following morning, they discovered several deep wounds to its rear legs and neck.

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Sadly, the pony had to be put to sleep as a result of its injuries.

The poor animal had to be put down as a result of its injuries.The poor animal had to be put down as a result of its injuries.
The poor animal had to be put down as a result of its injuries.

A review of CCTV footage showed three dogs enter the paddock through a hedge.

Torchlight can also be seen in the distance along the property boundary.

But due to the poor quality of the footage, identification of any offenders has not been possible.

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If you have any information which could help the investigation, call South Yorkshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 263 of December 11.

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