THIEVES stole four horses from a property in a rural area outside York.

North Yorkshire Police said the animals were stolen from a property in the Oulston area this week, and an investigation was underway.

A spokesman said: "We would like to reassure the equestrian community that this an isolated incident and there is no immediate risk to other horses in the county."

Anyone with information should phone police on 101 quoting reference 12180065934.