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Blood-soaked horses run loose in London after breaking free from Household Cavalry

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Watch: Blood-soaked horses run loose in London after breaking free from Household Cavalry

Blood-soaked horses ran loose through London after breaking free from the Household Cavalry on Wednesday, 24 April.

The animals, wearing saddles and bridles, charged through Aldwych.

Pictures showed a soldier lying in the street on Buckingham Palace Road in Victoria.

Other posts on social media showed a black 4x4 with blue lights following the animals.

A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: “We’re pleased to confirm that all of the horses have been accounted for. We are continuing to liaise with the Army.”

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