Avon and Somerset Police appeal for dashcam footage after horse found dead in road near Bristol

Avon and Somerset Police received several calls yesterday evening (March 17) after a brown horse was found deceased on Winterbourne Road, Stoke Gifford at around 6pm.

The road was closed while initial inquiries were carried out and in the interests of public safety, and reopened at around 8.15pm.

Avon and Somerset Police understand the horse may have been pulling a cart with two males on board prior to the incident.

Avon and Somerset Police are carrying out CCTV enquiries, have been in contact with the RSPCA, and are speaking to witnesses while the investigation continues.

They are appealing for anybody with footage from around the time of the incident, or those with footage of the horse beforehand, to contact them.

Neighbourhood Inspector Stephen Baines said: “This was a deeply distressing incident, and my thoughts are very much with anybody who witnessed the incident and those who have otherwise been affected by it.

“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.

“I would urge anybody with dashcam or mobile phone footage, or any other information, to come forward and help us progress this investigation.”

If you can help, please call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5226074132, or complete Avon and Somerset Police’s online appeals form.