Search continues for horse that could have been stolen from Wigan field

Lottie, a 12.2hh Bright Bay Welsh-type mare, disappeared from her field on Thurday, June 4 and was last seen on Hemfield Road, Higher Ince, that afternoon.

Despite an earlier appeal for help to find her, the search for Lottiecontinues .

Amanda Berry, head of equine operations at Horses and Ponies Protection Association, said: “There has been an extensive search of the area, we have contacted vets and equine businesses and practitioners, the press have run appeals, over 10,000 people have shared our appeal through social media channels. We have had someone fly a drone over the area to see if there was any trace and local people have gathered to search for Lottie, but to no avail.

"Following the first sighting of her on that Thursday the trail has gone cold. Public and press support has been immense we just hope that we can get her home.

"We believe she could have been taken in by someone who found her and doesn’t know what to do. If anyone finds a pony matching Lottie’s description, please get in touch.”

Anyone with information about Lottie's whereabouts is asked to call HAPPA on 01282 455992 or equine inspector Tracy Heaton on 07736 040978.

Alternatively, call Greater Manchester Policeon 101 with crime reference CRI/06LL/0012989/20 and log number 2544/0406.

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