Two horses have been seized by gardai after they were found wandering across a busy city centre street last week.
The horses where found on Dorset Street on Friday afternoon after they were abandoned at the nearby Royal Canal.
Neither of the horses were microchipped and one of them was discovered to be extremely unwell but is now receiving treatment.
Gardai have appealed for anyone with any information to contact them.
A garda spokesperson said: "Two horses seized by Gardaí from the North Central Public Order Unit.
"It's understood both were left unattended on the Royal Canal at Drumcondra on Friday last and later found roaming on Dorset Street by Gardaí.
"Gardaí scanned both equines and no microchips were present. Both were seized under the Control of Horses Act, 1986.
"A veterinary inspection confirmed that the smaller horse is very unwell and is now receiving treatment.
"Anyone with information is asked to contact the Bridewell Garda Station 01- 6668200."
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