Delays on the A45 yesterday afternoon were caused by a horse escaping a nearby field and ending up on the busy dual carriageway.

Motorists on the A45 experienced delays yesterday afternoon as police assisted with shepherding a horse back into its field after it was found standing in a lay by.

A Northamptonshire Police spokesman said: “Shortly before 3.30pm yesterday (Thursday, November 12), we received reports that a horse had escaped from a field and was standing in a layby next to the westbound carriageway of the A45, between Rushden Lakes and Wellingborough.

“Officers attended the scene and put a rolling roadblock on until the owner arrived, and the horse was secured back in the field. The rolling roadblock was lifted at 4.10pm.”