Fire crews came to the rescue of a horse which had fallen into a canal in the early hours of the morning.

Crews from Eastwood, Highfields, Matlock and Kingways stations were called to the Erewash Canal at Shipley Lock, near Langley Mill, at around 1.30am today (Thursday, July 6) after reports of a horse in the water.

A spokesman for Eastwood Station said: "The horse was located near to Shipley Lock.

"The horse was standing at the edge of the canal after we believe it had fallen in.

"The horse was kept calm and was guided out using specialist equipment.

"The horse appeared fine and was happy to be reunited with its friend in their field."