SHOCKING: Seven animals seized in Offaly after shocking video emerges of donkey being dragged by car

Seven animals were seized  in Offaly overnight  after shocking footage emerged of a donkey being dragged by a car. 

Gardai in Offaly carried out the operation with Hungry Horse Outside and My Lovely  Horse Rescue.

Gardai say investigations are ongoing and have appealed for anyone with information to contact gardai in Tullamore on 057 932 7600.

Gardai add that if you have concerns about the safety of a person or animal contact emergency number 999 or 112.

The shocking footage showed a donkey being dragged by a car in Edenderry.

My Lovely Horse Rescue shared footage of the incident on social media.

In a reply to the tweet, An Garda Siochana responded, "This incident is currently under investigation under Section 12 and 13 of the Animal Welfare Act. The animal has been checked over in the past hour and will be recovered by Gardaí. We ask that you please contact the local Garda Station who can assist in relation to this matter."