Military horses run loose on London's streets for second time

LONDON: Three British military horses broke free from their handlers and ran loose through the streets of central London on Monday in second such incident that has happened in the past three months.

From the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment, three horses escaped from their handlers during exercises on Monday morning when the lead horse was spooked by a passing bus, the Ministry of Defence confirmed, reported UPI.

The horses were quickly rounded up by army and Metropolitan Police personnel and they were returned to their Hyde Park Barracks, the officials said.

Moreover, one of the horses was treated for a minor injury, however, no human injuries were reported.

This incident took place following four military horses' escape on April 24. After being spooked by noise from a construction site, they ran loose through the city.

Additionally, officials said none of the horses in the most recent incident were involved in the earlier escape.