Horse dies after being found in Lenham Road, Headcorn, after harness race
15:00, 16 May 2016
updated: 15:32, 16 May 2016
Police are investigating the death of a horse, found in Headcorn, which they believe took part in a harness race.
The animal was discovered in Lenham Road at 12.44pm today.
Witness reported seeing the horse drop to the ground on a sharp bend in the road.
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One observer estimated the animal was no more than three years old.
Officers and the RSPCA were called but the horse has since died.
Police are now investigating.
A harness race typically involves a horse pulling a two-wheeled cart.
Anyone with information can call police on 101 quoting reference 16-0555.
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