Police forced to close busy A-road through Derbyshire town to rescue escaped horses

Officers closed a major Derbyshire A-road to rescue a number of horses who had escaped onto the busy route.
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On Wednesday, April 12, the Derbyshire Roads Policing Unit were called to attend an incident in Belper.

A DRPU spokesperson said: “These two fine steeds, along with a Shetland pony, decided to take a stroll down the A6.

“DRPU with local officers didn't horse around and quickly got control of the situation before a photo finish!”