Police investigating after eight horses were stabbed at Welland farm

Niagara police have launched an animal cruelty investigation after one horse was found dead and seven others injured in Welland.

Officers received a report Thursday from farm staff who found several horses injured with apparent cuts or stab wounds during their morning routine.

One horse was found dead, another was transported to a veterinary hospital for care and several others received treatment at the scene, according to police.

Investigators say the farm was located near Buchner Road and Highway 140 in Welland and is used as a horse boarding facility.

Police say they are continuing to investigate this incident.

Investigators are appealing to the public for assistance. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Niagara Regional Police Service at 905-688-4111, option 3, extension 1009487.

To remain anonymous, tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers of Niagara at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online. Crime Stoppers may offer cash rewards for information that leads to an arrest.

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