Horse rescued from ditch

We have rescued a horse that was stuck in a ditch in south Staffordshire.

Four appliances alongside animal rescue and water teams were called to a livery in Wheaton Aston at around 8.30am on Thursday (17 April).

The horse was stuck in a five-foot ditch with around eight inches of water at the bottom. Using animal rescue equipment, the horse was lifted out and assessed at the scene by a vet.

Crews left the scene at around 11am.

The horse has since made a full recovery.