Horse remains dumped at recycling centre

The remains were found at Ripon recycling centre

The remains of a horse have been found dumped at a household waste recycling centre.

Workers made the discovery at the site in Ripon before alerting North Yorkshire Police.

A police spokesperson said dumping the remnants was contrary to regulations about how animal by-products should be disposed of.

The force said officers were investigating the circumstances that led up to the horse being dumped and urged anyone with information to come forward.

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