Teenage boy charged after Shetland pony found dead in field

The small horse was discovered dead in Broxburn on Monday morning.

Teenage boy charged after Shetland pony found dead in fieldPolice Scotland

A teenage boy has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of a Shetland pony in West Lothian.

The small horse was found dead in a field behind Roman Camp Cottages, Broxburn, around 11am on Monday.

The teenager is due to appear at Livingston Sheriff Court on Tuesday.

A report has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

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