POLICE have launched an investigation after a horse was shot in the head and killed at a property north of Tamworth.
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Tingha police and the Rural Crime Prevention Team, based in Inverell, are investigating after a brown stock horse was shot at a farm off Old Mill Road, at Tingha.
Police claim the brown stock horse was shot once in the head, killing the animal, between 8pm on Sunday and 7:30am on Monday.
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Police said they are looking to speak with anyone who has information about the shooting.
Officers have urged people to come forward if they noticed anyone "acting suspicious" around the Old Mill Road area, or within the Tingha Plateau State Conservation Area - known locally as the 'Ponds'.
Inverell rural crime police can be contacted on 6722 0530, the Crime Stoppers team can be reached at 1800 333 000, or online.
Police reminded anyone with information to avoid reporting what they know on social media, and instead reach out to police directly.
Police and crime reporter at the Newcastle Herald. Email: afalkenmire@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Police and crime reporter at the Newcastle Herald. Email: afalkenmire@austcommunitymedia.com.au
