Avon and Somerset Police are appealing for dashcam footage after a brown horse was found dead on Winterbourne Road in Stoke Gifford, Bristol. The incident occurred on Tuesday, 17 March, and was reported around 6pm. Officers believe the horse may have been pulling a cart with two males prior to the event.
Police in Avon and Somerset have launched an investigation into the death of a brown horse discovered on Winterbourne Road in Stoke Gifford, near Bristol. The animal welfare incident was reported to authorities around 6pm on Tuesday, 17 March. Several calls alerted officers to the scene, prompting a road closure for initial enquiries and public safety until approximately 8.15pm that evening. A police spokesperson stated: “We received several calls after a brown horse was found deceased on Winterbourne Road, Stoke Gifford... We understand the horse may have been pulling a cart with two males on board prior to the incident.” Officers are reviewing CCTV footage, liaising with the RSPCA, and interviewing witnesses to establish the circumstances. They are particularly seeking dashcam or mobile phone recordings from the time of the incident or sightings of the horse beforehand. Neighbourhood inspector Stephen Baines described the event as “a deeply distressing incident” and extended sympathies to witnesses and those affected. He emphasised: “We take reports of this nature extremely seriously and we are committed to identifying those responsible and will pursue all available lines of enquiry available to us.” The public is urged to contact police on 101, quoting reference 5226074132, or use the online reporting form with any relevant information.
