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Tandridge rural affairs officer, PC Nick Shrapel, is appealing for information after a horse received burn injuries in Godstone on Sunday.
The incident happened sometime between 1.30am and 9am on 1 June when a horse received what appear to be several cigarette burns, around its right eye.
PC Shrapel said "I am appealing to members of the Godstone community to come forward with any information or clues which will help us identify those responsible for this incident. Due to the time of day it occurred we do not have a description of the suspect, or indeed suspects, but I believe someone out there has the vital information we need in order to arrest and bring those responsible to justice."
Detectives from Reigate CID are investigating the offence and officers from the Tandridge Safer Neighbourhood Team, including Godstone Neighbourhood Specialist Officer PC Sarah Byrne, have been in the area speaking to residents providing a visible police presence.
Tandridge Neighbourhood Inspector Elaine Burtenshaw said: "I would appeal to not only the rural Tandridge community, but anyone who is out and about in the area, to be vigilant and alert my local officers to any suspicious behaviour or activity around fields. Fortunately incidents like this are extremely rare and do not occur very often. The Tandridge Safer Neighbourhood Team is working hard to ensure this does not happen again."
Can you help? Do you know who was responsible for injuring the horse?
Anyone with information is urged to contact detectives at Reigate CID on 0845 125 2222 quoting reference TD/08/1163. Call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 if you have information about crime and don't want to leave your name.
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