POLICE in Callington are appealing for witnesses after a pony had its mane cut in a field in Calstock.

The pony, housed in a field in The Butts area of Calstock, had its halter stolen, its tail mane cut by around six inches and its head mane cut by around three inches.

The incident happened between 5pm on November 29 and 5pm on November 30.

The pony has since been removed to a safer location.

Anyone with any information regarding this incident is asked to contact police on 101 quoting crime reference number BN/12/773.