Two horses were rescued this morning after running loose on a busy Nottingham road.
Nottinghamshire Police was notified of the horses galloping along the A6096 at Awsworth at 7.20am this morning Monday 4 August.
A spokesperson for the force said:
‘A number of motorists rang 999 after encountering the animals in the middle of the road and heading towards Giltbrook Shopping Park.
‘Shortly afterwards, the horses entered Newton Lane, Awsworth, where a member of the public managed to guide them into a field off Westby Lane.
‘Officers reunited the horses with their owner after they were traced on social media.
‘We’d like to thank the member of the public who ensured the horses were swiftly and safely secured in a nearby field while officers made their way to the scene.’
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