Avon & Somerset Police have issued CCTV images of three men they would like to speak to in relation to an animal welfare incident in Stoke Gifford.
The police say they received a large volume of calls after a brown horse was found dead on Winterbourne Road at about 6pm on Tuesday 17 March.
The road was closed while emergency services responded to the scene and was reopened a couple of hours later. Extensive enquiries have since been carried out and police have spoken to witnesses while investigations continue.
Avon & Somerset Police are appealing to members of the public to help them identify the men, who they believe may have information that could assist with their enquiries.
The first man is described as white, of medium to stocky build, with a tattoo on his right forearm, who is wearing a green T-shirt. The second man is also described as white, of medium build, with light-coloured hair and glasses, who is wearing a gilet. The third male is also white, of slim build with dark hair who is wearing a dark top.
Neighbourhood Inspector Stephen Baines said: “We are investigating a case of animal cruelty after a young horse was found deceased on a busy road in Stoke Gifford, which has caused significant concern among the community.
“We understand several people would have been in the area at the time of the incident, and we would encourage anybody with information who has not yet contacted us to come forward.
“Anybody with information on the identities of the people pictured, or who may have dashcam, doorbell or CCTV footage at around the time of the incident, are urged to contact us using the details below.”
If you can help, please call
101 and give the call handler the reference number 5226074132.