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A 20-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty after the rural policing team and the RSPCA visited a caravan site.
It is understood that a number of animals were seized at the site in Felsted, including a horse, pony, goats, rabbits, chickens and an illegally held African grey parrot.
An Essex Police spokesman said: "A 20-year-old woman from Dunmow was arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty following officers attending a site in Felsted on Tuesday, January 28.
"She is currently still in custody."
The RSPCA have been approached for comment.
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