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Horse attacked by dog near Barnstaple

Bitten by a German shephard

A horse has been left seriously injured after it was attacked by a dog in North Devon.

Police were called just after 2pm on Sunday 7 November to reports that a German shephard-type dog had bitten the horse in Snapper Woods near Shirwell, Barnstaple.

The horse, which was being ridden by a teenager at the time, had to be treated by a vet and will continue to recieve treatment over the coming weeks.

Police are asking anyone who can help identify the dog owner to come forward.

Anyone with information or CCTV footage which could help with their enquiries should contact police via 101, with the crime reference CR/097298/21.

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