North Yorkshire Police have issued an update on the animal remains found at a tip.
As we reported yesterday (see below) police launched an investigation after workers at the Ripon household waste recycling centre discovered what were thought to be the remains of a horse or pony.
Today (Wednesday), police said: “Following further investigations, the animal remains have been identified as a deer.
“We are no longer appealing for information.”
Original story published Tue 17 Dec 2024 @ 11:05am
Remains of horse discovered at North Yorkshire recycling centre
An investigation has been launched after the remains of a horse or pony were found at a recycling centre.
They were found by workers at the Ripon household waste recycling centre, who alerted police.
A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “We are investigating the circumstances that led up to the remains being taken to the centre, which is contrary to regulations about how animal by-products should be disposed of.
The centre
“We would like to hear from anyone with information.”
If you can help police, you can contact them on the numbers below.
The recycling centre, on Dallamires Crescent, accepts home and garden waste, electrical items, paper and cardboard and some hazardous items.
But the North Yorkshire Council website makes it explicit that it does not accept dead animals, saying: “Dead animals cannot be accepted at any of our household waste recycling centres.”
If the horse was a pet, you may be able to bury the animal, after taking advice from an animal health office or national agricultural department
“You are generally allowed to bury your pet in your garden. You should not bury animals too close to the house or near a water supply,” the council website advises.
Otherwise, if a horse dies, the owner must arrange its disposal as ‘fallen stock’ under animal by-products (ABPs) controls.
Councils can provide a list of approved premises for the disposal of ABPs.
The National Fallen Stock Scheme is a not-for-profit scheme which helps farmers and animal owners to follow the law on disposing of fallen stock.
How to help the police
- Call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for PC1452 David Mackay
- Email PC Mackay here
- Contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via the website
- Quote reference number 12240228207
