Vicious attack on horse linked to Traveller feud

GARDAÍ believe a vicious slash-hook attack that led to a defenceless horse being put down is connected with a feud between rival gangs of Travellers.

The 15-year-old piebald mare sustained such serious injuries that she had to be put down by a vet.

Gardaí were called to the halting site at Knocknaheeny, Cork city, at about lunchtime by distressed Travellers who had discovered the blood-soaked horse, which had been grazing in a nearby field.