Horse killed in crash between Cottesmore and Oakham in Rutland

A horse has died after being hit by a car.

Police were called just before 5.30pm yesterday (January 29) to reports of a crash involving a horse and car in Exton Lane between Cottesmore and Oakham.

The horse, which was not with a rider, died from its injuries.

According to a spokesperson for Leicestershire Police, no injuries were reported by anyone in the car and no one was arrested.