A HORSE was mutilated in what police are calling "a nasty attack" in Somerset.

The incident happened in a stable on open land opposite Weston General Hospital, in Grange Road, Weston-super-Mare yesterday (Thursday, October 19) bewteen 9am and 5.30pm.

An Avon and Somerset Police spokesman said: "Someone entered the barn, tied up and attacked the pony.

"There appears to be no motive for this.

"An investigation is underway by the local neighbourhood policing team."

Anyone with any information should call 101 and ask to speak to PS 4245 Batchelor quoting reference number 52171239288.