{
  "id": 3077376,
  "title": "‘Disturbing’ stabbing of 8 horses on Ontario farm remains unsolved a year later",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/disturbing-stabbing-of-8-horses-on-ontario-farm-remains-unsolved-a",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-24T17:55:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/uncategorized/2026/08/24/disturbing-stabbing-of-8-horses-on-ontario-farm-remains-unsolved-a-year-later"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Police in Niagara Region are still investigating a disturbing case of animal cruelty that occurred a year ago, leaving one horse dead and several others injured. The attack took place overnight at a boarding farm in Welland, Ontario, between July 30 and July 31, 2025.\n\nEight horses were found with cuts or stab wounds, while one horse was discovered deceased during routine morning checks. The injured horses received emergency care at an animal hospital, with others treated on-site. Police stated at the time that one horse was transported to the hospital while the rest were treated on the farm premises.\n\nDespite ongoing investigations, the case remains unsolved, prompting Niagara regional police to renew their plea for information. Anyone with relevant information is urged to contact the police or Crime Stoppers.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Eight horses attacked with cuts/stab wounds in Welland, Ontario.",
    "One horse died, others treated on-site or at hospital.",
    "Police renew plea for information, case remains unsolved."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "‘Disturbing’ stabbing of 8 horses on Ontario farm remains unsolved a year later",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/disturbing-stabbing-of-8-horses-on-ontario-farm-remains-unsolved-a-3085122",
        "published": "2026-08-24T17:55:45.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}