Vigilance urged after 'hideous' horse stabbing in Devon

"This was a terrible incident," said a spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police

Police are investigating a "hideous" stabbing of a horse.

Officers said the "distressed" horse was found injured by its owner on Sunday at Dean Prior near Buckfastleigh.

"This was a terrible incident," said a spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police.

Officers were "doing everything in our powers to support the owner" after the "hideous attack on a defenceless animal," said the force.

Police have urged anyone with large pets in the area to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity.