A teenager has been arrested after a Shetland pony was found dead in West Lothian.
The animal, named Pepper, was discovered in Broxburn around 11am yesterday in a field behind Roman Camp Cottages.
Police launched an investigation into the death before charging a teen boy in connection.
Owner Thomas George Ullathorne posted a picture of the pony on Facebook, while urging people to remember the animal "in happier times."
He hailed his "good friend" after the pony was found dead
A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: "A teenage boy has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of a Shetland pony in Broxburn.
"The pony was found dead in a field behind Roman Camp Cottages, Broxburn, around 11 am on Monday, 8 June, 2020.
"He is due to appear at Livingston Sheriff Court today."
