Police in the south are hunting those who tried to injure horses with broken glass.

Port Erin Police say the glass is being deliberately put into a horse paddock on Mount Gawne Road in the village.

So far, there have been no injuries to any animal, but officers say they’re taking the incident very seriously – anybody found injuring animals on purpose will face prosecution.

Police are carrying out extra patrols in the area.

If you have any information you can contact Port Erin Police Station on 832222.