Gardaí in Co Longford have begun an investigation after a young foal was found stabbed to death at a horse sanctuary.
It is understood the foal was found dead at Hungry Horse Outside (HHO) Stables on the N4 on Wednesday night.
The appalling incident which has been described as a new low has now led to Garda investigation.
It is believed that the foal which didn’t belong to the Hungry Horse Outside was being kept at the stables at the time of the incident.
Gardaí are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed any suspicious activity in the area to come forward and contact them.