Fire crews rescue horse stuck in a canal

We have rescued a horse trapped in a canal in south Staffordshire.

Five appliances alongside animal rescue and water teams went to a canal off Ball Lane, Coven Heath, at 11.15am on Friday (28 March).

We found a horse stuck in the canal. Using animal rescue equipment, the horse was brought to safety and assessed at the scene by a vet.

Crews left the scene at around 2.30pm.