Authorities seek out individuals who might have observed the event.
In the peaceful town of Lampertheim, South Hesse, a tragic incident has unfolded. On August 20, around 8:00 a.m., a horse was found injured at the address "Heide". The animal was discovered standing apathetically with its head down.
The Lampertheim police (Commissariat 42) is investigating this case as a potential violation of the Animal Protection Act. The injuries sustained by the horse were so severe that it had to be put down by a veterinarian. The exact nature of the object that caused these injuries remains unknown.
The injuries were particularly concerning as they were in the genital area, suggesting a human-made object was involved. The police are seeking witnesses who may have observed suspicious persons or vehicles near the crime scene. Tips can still be submitted to the Lampertheim police by calling 06206/9440-0.
At this time, there is no publicly available information about any individuals identified by the police in Lampertheim as suspects. The Press Office can be reached by phone at 06151 / 969 - 13110 or mobile at 0172 / 309 7857. Emails can be sent to [email protected]. The central contact number for the Press Office is 06151 / 969 - 13500. The Press Office for Police Headquarters South Hesse can be contacted at Klappacher Straße 14, 64285 Darmstadt.
The authorities urge anyone with information regarding this incident to come forward. The safety and wellbeing of all animals in the community are of utmost importance. The investigation is ongoing, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.