Gardaí in Kilkenny are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a horse found on the outskirts of the city on Saturday.
Gardaí attended the scene at Kilcreene and a veterinary examination has taken place.
Gardaí are awaiting the results of the examination to establish if any offences under animal cruelty legislation have been committed.
"We continue to adopt a zero tolerance attitude towards animal cruelty," added a senior garda spokesman.
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