The moment that the "blood-covered" horses who were stampeding through London were finally caught has been captured on camera.
As previously reported, scenes of horses galloping through central London without riders sent panic across the city.
Videos and images flooded social media, capturing the horses, one of which appeared to be injured and covered in blood.
The London Ambulance Service (LAS) confirmed that the incident resulted in the hospitalization of four individuals.
According to reports from the Telegraph, three soldiers were among those treated for injuries, although none are believed to be severe.
The chaotic pursuit finally came to an end in Limehouse, east London, where the horses were gathered by police officers and military personnel.
Tom Cahill, a builder who witnessed the aftermath, told the Daily Mail: "The horses had stopped and the police caught up to them. It looked like the white horse had broken its leg. At first there were just a few police officers but then they called the army in."
He continued: "After they took the horses away they were trying to clean up all the blood but they didn't have enough water. There was so much blood they had to call the fire department to clean it up. At first there were just a few police officers but then they called the army in.
"After they took the horses away they were trying to clean up all the blood but they didn't have enough water - there was that much blood."
The incident also resulted in collateral damage, with reports of horses colliding with vehicles, including a double-decker bus and a taxi. Witnesses described scenes of shock and confusion as the horses thundered through the streets.
Emergency services responded swiftly to the unfolding crisis, attending to injured soldiers and civilians. The injured horses received immediate veterinary care.
Junaid Ahmed told the Mail: "It was so sad - I have pets myself and seeing all that blood dripping onto the street... I just hope he's alright. I even saw some of the police officers crying as they were treating the horse."
The chaos began when the horses, taking part in a routine exercise in the heart of the city with the Royal Household Cavalry, became spooked by nearby building work.
The Household Cavalry, consisting of The Life Guards and The Blues & Royals, represents a pinnacle of prestige within the British Army.
Operating both as an operational unit equipped with armored vehicles and as a ceremonial mounted unit, the Household Cavalry plays a vital role in public events and royal occasions.
Despite the regiment's renowned expertise, handling horses during exercises can present challenges, particularly given the weight and restrictiveness of ceremonial uniforms worn by soldiers.
At the time of writing, two of the horses remain in a serious condition, per BBC News.
