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Police gallop to rescue of runaway horse in Bridgnorth

Quick-thinking police officers came to the rescue of a runaway horse in Bridgnorth.

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Quick-thinking police officers with a sheepish-looking runaway horse. Photo: @BridgnorthCops

The horse was found roaming freely on the A454 this morning, but officers were able to safely tether it to a fence, away from traffic on the 60mph road.

Bridgnorth Police tweeted: "Loose horse on the A454 safely tethered to his fence by Bridgnorth officers. #ruralpolicingatitsfinest #stubbornhorse #teamwork #notahappyhorse #saferroads."