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Case No. 22758Animal welfare (cruelty to an animal) · Co. Offaly

Donkey tethered to car and towed in Edenderry, Offaly

A video circulating on social media appears to show a donkey tethered to a car and being towed along a road in Edenderry, County Offaly. Laois Offaly Gardaí are investigating under the Animal Welfare Act and have seized a number of animals.

  1. Reported20 Jan
    2 reports
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA donkey was being towed by a car. (extra.ie)
  • whatA video appears to show a donkey tethered to a car and being towed along a road. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe video is believed to have been filmed in Edenderry, County Offaly. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationGardaí have an investigation underway into the incident. (extra.ie)
  • investigationThe incident is under investigation under Section 12 and 13 of the Animal Welfare Act. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationInvestigating Gardaí seized a number of animals overnight. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing for dashcam or footage from the public. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherA video of the incident was described as shocking. (extra.ie)
  • otherThe animal has been checked over and will be recovered with the assistance of Gardaí. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 21 Jan2023
    Reportedleinsterexpress.ie, its first report
    Laois Offaly Gardai issue appeal over animal welfare incident

    Gardaí appealing for dashcam footage and information; a number of animals seized overnight; investigation under Sections 12 and 13 of the Animal Welfare Act.

  2. 20 Jan2023
    Reportedextra.ie, first report
    Gardaí Investigation Underway After 'Shocking' Video Shows Donkey Being Towed By Car

    Initial report that Gardaí are investigating an incident in which a donkey was towed by a car, following a video being described as 'shocking'.