Aberdeen police probe 'traumatic' horse firework injury
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Dettori's eye injury is being assessed
The owner of a horse believed to have been struck by a firework on Bonfire Night in Aberdeen has said her pet has been left "traumatised".
Debbie Walker said Dettori had been assessed by a vet and was expected to have an injured eye removed on Tuesday.
She said he was one of several animals disturbed by fireworks in the Countesswells area last Thursday night.
Police Scotland said officers were investigating to establish if a crime had been committed.
Fundraising to help pay for treatment has already reached more than £13,000.
"It was so traumatic, I mean he was so traumatised", Dettori's owner said.
"And of course when you see your pet like that you just feel helpless, there's no consideration for any of the animals.
"I honestly think don't ban it but ban the public from having them because it is irresponsible, and it doesn't just go on for the one day it goes on for a week. And then even at New Year it goes off."
Dettori photographed before his injury
Police Scotland said in a statement: "We received reports that a horse had been injured within a field on Blacktop Road in Countesswells.
"Officers attended and inquiries are ongoing to establish if any crime has been committed."
In future people buying fireworks in Scotland will have to take part in safety training, pay a fee, and say when and where they will be used, under new plans from the Scottish government.
No firework zones could also be enforced.
The law is to be changed to ban adults giving fireworks to those aged under 18.
- Published3 November 2020
