Dramatic social media footage has shown the terrifying moment horses ran through the streets of the capital this morning, with one soaked in blood.
The City of London Police said by 9.44 am that they have been “contained” and the Army would be taking them away.
The Metropolitan Police issued a statement through its Westminster account, saying: “We are aware of a number of horses that are currently loose in central London and are working with colleagues, including the Army, to locate them”.
The City of London Police said: “At around 8.40am, we were called about horses that had became loose and were travelling through the City.
“Our officers have contained two horses on the Highway near Limehouse.
“We’re waiting for an Army horse box to collect the horses and transport them to veterinary care.”
A black horse collides with a London Taxi after bolting down the A4 near Aldwych, central London. Picture date: Wednesday April 24, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story POLICE Horses. Photo credit should read: Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire
Videos were shared of two animals galloping down Aldwych in the Square Mile, narrowly missing motorcyclists and other pedestrians.
Other clips showed them running near Tower Bridge and Limehouse tunnel.
A third social media clip, which has not been verified yet, showed a horse in the middle of the road, purportedly in Victoria. The Twitter user said the horse was in the area and “collides with a bus”.
The black horse pictured was also shown hitting a black cab, reportedly injuring a member of the public.
According to the Telegraph they were Household Cavalry horses. A soldier was injured as they broke free, according to the publication and eyewitnesses, and Buckingham Palace Road has been closed.
Footage first appeared online by Daniel Hewitt, ITV News.
More to follow.