THE donkey at the Sussex Horse Rescue Trust centre in Hempstead Lane, Uckfield, is sporting a black and white coat of paint. 

A spokeswoman for the trust says the people who spray painted the creature are “cruel”.
Sussex Police say:

“The report was made by the owner at a farm in Hempstead lane, Uckfield, on 15 September, that one of their donkeys has been spray-painted. A second donkey was also found to have paint on it. Neighbourhood policing officers are making inquiries.”

If you see a chicken with a can of paint, call the police…