Police are investigating after a fell pony was shot and injured by a firearm.
Officers are probing the incident which took place between May 3 and May 4 in the area of Salterwath Farm in Shap.
The force says three men in a small white Peugeot car were seen in the area.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact PC 2171 Wooley.
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