Police appeal after pony put down following attack by dogs in Conisbrough

The pony was attacked by three dogs and had to be put down Credit: South Yorkshire Police

Officers are appealing for information after a pony was attacked by dogs in Conisbrough and had to be put down as a result of its injuries.Detectives say that around 11pm on Thursday 10 December, the owners of a small holding on Spring Bank Road 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.

Anyone with information about the incident is being urged to contact South Yorkshire Police.