A Shetland pony has been found stabbed to death behind Roman Camp Cottages in Broxburn

The incident took place at some point between 9pm on Sunday and 11am on Monday.

An investigation has commenced to establish the circumstances.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 11am on Monday, June 8, a Shetland pony was found dead in a field behind Roman Camp Cottages, Broxburn.

“The pony had been stabbed and this is believed to have occurred between 9pm on Sunday, June 7, and 11am on Monday, June 8.

“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.”

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John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.