Horse Cruelty Investigation Northern Ireland

[Wheels]

Not sure if anybody is aware of this. The following story was on BBC Newsline last week

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-12779686

and then an update was on last night although I can't find reference to that anywhere now.

The update stated that the owner of the horses had moved them all/let them be taken away as requested by the USPCA but that several of the horses were unaccounted for.

It also stated that the man wouldn't be prosecuted and therefore would be allowed to keep horses again. I don't understand why he won't be prosecuted - anybody got any further details?

 

[Rollin]

That is such a shocking story ..people like that should not be allowed to care for any animal. Sounds like cases we already know about in England and Scotland. I hope the poor horses are being cared for now.

 

[Amaranta]

God those poor horses, canot understand why he is not being prosecuted

 

[Spudlet]

Northern Ireland has only just finalised their animal welfare act (which is very similar the English and Scottish acts), and it will not come into force for another year yet, unfortunately.

 

[kirstyl]

Goodness, what an horrific story. Let's hope all is done to get those horses out of that situation asap