Severed horse head found at Sicilian property, in echo of Godfather scene

Local authorities think head discovered at businessman's property may be part of mafia intimidation tactic

A severed horse's head has been discovered at the property of a Sicilian businessman, in what local authorities believe may be a mafia intimidation tactic reminiscent of a scene from The Godfather.

The animal's head was left on the seat of a digger owned by the man, a construction contractor in Altofonte, near the Sicilian capital, Palermo. The remains of a pregnant cow and its calf were also found at the site.