Gardaí have appealed for assistance following the discovery of a stag that had been decapitated in Co Dublin.
The headless remains of the animal, which belonged to the deer herd at Newbridge Demesne in Donabate, were found on Thursday morning, according to Fingal County Council, reports Breaking News.
In a statement, the council said the stag had been killed during the night by individuals who broke into the park.
“The discovery was made when staff went to feed the herd of Irish red deer,” they said,
“The stag, who was eight years old, was one of two in the herd”, reports Breaking News.
Mayor of Fingal Tom O’Leary called the incident deeply disturbing.
Gardaí, working with the National Parks and Wildlife Service, are examining the incident, which is believed to have taken place in the early hours of Thursday, reports Breaking News.
Gardai are urging anyone who might have details connected to the case to make contact.
They are also appealing to people who were in the Newbridge Demesne area between 12am and 2.30am on November 27th to speak with the Garda investigation team, reports Breaking News.
They are particularly interested in hearing from anyone with camera footage (including dash-cam) taken between 12am and 2.30am on Thursday on the following roads – R126, Cobbe’s Lane and Turvey Avenue – around Newbridge Demesne, so it can be reviewed by investigators.
Anyone who noticed unusual activity near the Newbridge Demesne boundary at that time, or anyone who has information, is asked to contact Swords Garda Station at 01 6664700, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station, reports Breaking News.
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