Police investigating horse attack in Cheriton Bishop
The horse has sadly had to be put to sleep
Last updated 14th Aug 2025
Devon and Cornwall Police are investigating a report of a horse that sustained serious injuries as a result of an assault.
The incident happened overnight on Monday 11 August in the Cheriton Bishop area.
PC Lucy Wyatt of the Rural Affairs team and Equine Lead for Devon & Cornwall Police said “We’ve received reports that a horse suffered serious and unexplained injuries during the night on 11 August, and sadly had to be put to sleep.
“While investigations are ongoing, we’re urging horse owners and those with livestock in the area to be extra vigilant”.
If you have any information that may assist with investigations, you are being asked to contact police via their website or by calling 101, quoting reference 50250208871.
Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously to CrimeStoppers via their website or by calling 0800 555 111.