- Alfie was found dead at a property in Nottinghamshire on Thursday morning.
- Police are now asking horse owners in the area to be on the lookout.
An investigation has been launched into a twisted horse killer who killed a 16-year-old boy named Alfie in a “sickening” attack.
Alfie was found murdered at a property near Owday Lane, Carlton-in-Lindrick, Worksop in Nottinghamshire, at around 10.30am on Thursday.
The traditional tricolour cob was last seen alive at around 7pm on Wednesday before his owner gave Alfie a bath and left him in a field for the night.
Nottinghamshire Police are appealing for witnesses and have issued a warning to horse owners in the area to be vigilant.
Chief Inspector Clive Collings, who is responsible for rural and wildlife crime at Nottinghamshire Police, said: ‘While it is hard to believe, all the evidence shows this was a sickening and vicious attack on a defenceless animal and I would urge anyone with information about what happened to contact us as soon as possible.
Alfie (pictured) was found butchered at a property near Owday Lane, Carlton-in-Lindrick, Worksop in Nottinghamshire, at around 10.30am on Thursday.
The traditional tricolour cob was last seen alive at around 7pm on Wednesday before his owner gave Alfie a bath and left him in a field for the night.
Detective Chief Inspector Clive Collings, who is responsible for wildlife and rural crime at Nottinghamshire Police, said: “While it is hard to believe, all the evidence shows this was a sickening and vicious attack on a defenceless animal.”
‘This is the epitome of a senseless and violent attack.
Alfie’s owner was left distraught by his cruel death and wants justice for him.
‘As part of our ongoing enquiries, we are asking people in the area to check if they have any CCTV or doorbell camera footage that could assist us, or if they recall seeing any suspicious activity between 7pm on Wednesday and 10.30am on Thursday.
“We also warn horse owners in the area to be extra vigilant given the heinous nature of this crime.”
Anyone with information is urged to call Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 244 of 25 July 2024, or alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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