So sad - horses burned to death not far from me

[shepgirl]

That is so sad - horses become so terrified during a fire that they will run back into it for the safety of their stalls. it's the hardest thing trying to get a horse out of a burning building. Whoever did this I hope they get the stiffest penalty that can be handed down. such sick twisted people out there...

[Catty1]

This reads like an update....although it's dated the day BEFORE the link in the first post.

http://www.blackburncitizen.co.uk/se...stables_arson/

Two charged after Darwen stables arson

7:10pm Wednesday 16th July 2008

TWO youths have been charged in connection with an arson attack on a stables in Darwen which left four horses dead.

Matthew Roberts, 18, from Darwen, has been charged with arson and a 17-year-old boy from Darwen has been charged with arson and burglary.

A third man, also 18, arrested in connection with the incident has been bailed pending further enquiries.

Four show horses worth tens of thousands of pounds were burned alive in the attack at Sough Farm stable blocks late on Monday night.

Three other horses were rescued by stable owner Mary Howarth and fire officers.

Detective Inspector Andy Hulme, from Blackburn CID, said: “We are still appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

"I would like to speak to anybody who saw any suspicious activity in the Northumberland Close area between 10pm and 11.30pm on Monday to contact police. “

Both youths are due to appear at Blackburn Magistrates Court tomorrow.