Ninety horses removed from farm amid welfare fears
The RSPCA said it was called to a farm in Bewdley following concerns for animal welfare
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About 90 horses have been removed from a farm as part of an investigation into animal welfare concerns.
The RSPCA was called to a site in Bewdley, Worcestershire, on Wednesday, where in addition to the horses, two dogs were also removed.
West Mercia Police was also in attendance.
No arrests were made, the force said.
A spokesperson for the animal charity said: "The RSPCA, working in collaboration with other equine charities, joined West Mercia Police as they attended an address in the Bewdley area on Wednesday 19 March.
"A number of horses and two dogs were removed. As this is an on-going investigation we are unable to release further information at this time."
West Mercia Police said: "We were called to reports of a concern for animal welfare at a farm site.
"Officers were assisting the RSPCA on Wednesday in the removal of around 90 horses from the location in an operation which continued into [Thursday].
"No arrests were made."
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