The beloved stag was found dead by staff on Thursday morning after intruders broke into the park overnight

A beloved stag has been brutally slaughtered in Co Dublin after trespassers broke into the park where it lived overnight to commit an unspeakable crime.

The "callous killing" has sparked outrage after the decapitated body of the stag, which belonged to the deer herd at Newbridge Demesne, Donabate, was discovered on Thursday morning (November 27), according to Fingal County Council.

The stag had been murdered by intruders overnight , who had forced their way into the park and committed the illegal act, according to a council statement.

Many are expected to be devastated by the death as the stag was adored by the public, boasting magnificent antlers and serving as a cherished fam

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