'Number of horses' on the loose in central London

Two loose horses have been seen running around central London, one of which appeared to be covered in blood.

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[gilliangreen]

All five horses involved are now safe, have been recaptured and are getting the best possible vetinary treatment. According to Radio 2( at around 12.45 am) the horses were spooked this morning, by some workmen laying cement in the road. Two of the horses ( probably the injured grey and the black horse )were able to gallop a distance of 5 miles from the scene of the accident. No other further details were given at this time.

[royaladviser]

I hope the horses will be ok. I wonder what happened 😢

[whateversunpopular]

The new Lloyd’s TSB ad isn’t going to plan 😂

[maigepresents]

If this isnt the perfect metaphor for the state of UK politics, i dont know what is...

[holleyb]

Try explaining to your insurance company the dent in your car was caused by a horse! 🐎

[Tricky]

If two more horses appear later on I am getting tf outta here

[karenrogers]

The Horse ran into a Bus and smashed the window Poor horses something has Spooked them for this to happen they ran for 8 miles they were stopped Near Lime house Link hope everyone's ok so sad

[thejcquartet]

At least they are running on the left.

[grantmail]

6 horses broke loose...threw off the soldiers...ran into a bus and got injured

[julielowery]

Omg poor horses, they look terrified! 😢 what a disturbing incident. I sincerely hope the injured rider is ok to 🙏

[jackharrison]

I had a 5er on the white one in the grand national i was wondering where he went

[ASBS]

Some building material fell right next to these horses from a construction site which spooked the horses. Horses are back in the barracks and being looked after. Three soldiers also sustained minor injuries.

[RS-lnns]

I HOPE THE HORSES ARE NOT INJURED AND WILL RETURN SAFELY, BACK TO WHERE THEY BELONG. I FIND IT VERY STRANGE THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED.

[Frazman]

Even the horses have had enough of London!!

[kitsonk]

Even the horses want to break free from that Buckingham Palace. I'm sure that place is haunted

[JohnDoe-svv]

Poor horses. I hope they end up okay, and preferably end up at a sanctuary like Redwings, where they could lead a much happier life.

[MRMAGICBEAR]

Well at least Lloyds TSB Bank got free advertising 😂😂

[gamingtonight]

Something amiss happened.... I worry there's a body somewhere.

[syngonsmythe]

At least they are british horses, unlike 70% of the residents.

[JohnCashin]

I would suggest that whoever is in charge of the building work where that concrete or whatever it was that fell is mainly responsible for this. They need to own it. Maybe it was an accident or maybe the builders dropped it down without considering that it might upset the horses but I say this is where the responsibility is. Health & Safety is a priority on or near a building site.