Major land-search near Corby after 'riderless horse' reported to police

A helicopter search took place today in rural areas around Corby after a member of the public reported seeing a tacked-up horse running alone.

Northants Police received a report at 10.40am today (Thursday, April 20) of a brown horse near East Carlton without a rider.

Officers launched a large-scale search, aided by members of lowland rescue. Their search continued for several hours but they were unable to find any trace of the fully tacked-up horse or any injured rider.