Gardaí investigate reports of cruelty towards dogs and a horse near centre of Killarney

A post-mortem examination is being carried out on a horse that was discovered in a green area

Gardaí were alerted to the scene on Wednesday and discovered the horse in a very poor condition in the green area. File picture: Denis Minihane

Gardaí in Killarney are investigating an alleged case of animal cruelty in relation to a number of dogs, as well as a horse.

It is understood that complaints were received by the authorities about suspected maltreatment of the animals which were in a domestic setting near Killarney town centre.