Major update on condition of two horses that rampaged through London

Two of the military horses who caused ‘total mayhem’ when they bolted after being spooked by noisy construction work are in a serious condition, a minister has said.

Five horses from a group of seven ran loose during an extended training exercise in Belgravia, smashing into vehicles and leaving four unseated Household Cavalry soldiers injured.

A black horse and a white one drenched in blood were later seen galloping through central London.

Giving an update this morning, Defence Minister James Cartlidge told Sky News: ‘They have all been recovered.