Five men arrested on suspicion of stealing a Shetland pony
Five men have been arrested on suspicion of stealing a Shetland pony after a car chase in East Yorkshire.
The Humberside Police helicopter was called to assist the chase along the A63 after the pony, named Mayflower, was stolen in Lincolnshire.
Officers followed the white Transit van along the A63 westbound before stopping the vehicle close to Howden.
Police had been called at 4.50pm on Thursday after a woman saw a group of men attempting to steal the pony near Ulceby.
The men are tonight in custody.
Mayflower was taken to Howden Police Station where she grazed until she was collected by her owners.
Inspector Brett Rutty said: "The safe return of the pony was down to the quick-thinking of members of the public and the quick action of the local police officers."
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by Magoo, East Yorkshire
Saturday, March 13 2010, 5:56PM
“This story is a Troll's dream! Shetland ponies, white Transit vans & the plod! All it lacks is a Rottie (no doubt there was one in the back of the van)
I wonder if the HDM hacks will uncover something unsavoury about Mayflower's past/”
by EYWs Mum, @ home
Saturday, March 13 2010, 9:29AM
“Ill have a word with his father later today when he brings him back from the day centre.”
by Pat, Wolds
Saturday, March 13 2010, 5:12AM
“@EYW.s Mum,
I think thats enough punishment now, there are few enough wind up merchants on here without depriving us all of his sparkling wit and repartee!”
by Charlie Cool, Always within striking distance.
Saturday, March 13 2010, 1:36AM
“Gadzooks! I wouldn't have slept if I hadn't known the name of the Shetland pony. Mayflower.. Mayflower.. Mayflow... zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz”
by Smarter than average/most, Hull people!
Saturday, March 13 2010, 1:11AM
“Fantastic comments from the intelligencia of Hull!”
by EYWs Mother, @ home
Friday, March 12 2010, 11:24PM
“Pat, Home on the Wolds ,EYW as you call him has had his computer taken from him by his father,and will not be on these pages making silly comments again !! Kids eh ! who would have em ?”
by oswald, hull
Friday, March 12 2010, 8:47PM
“Just say Nay to horse porn”
by Pat, Home on the Wolds
Friday, March 12 2010, 7:45PM
“Where is EYW these days? Miss his take on life. Bet he would have had a field day in the past couple of weeks.”
by Pat, Wolds
Friday, March 12 2010, 7:18PM
“@Paul, you can bet if they are gyppo scum they will be let off as "its part of their culture" Yea, like poaching,thieving,littering and ill treating animals.”
by Chinese DVD Gang, Warton Stleet Malket
Friday, March 12 2010, 7:11PM
“Why did they steal the shetland pony after a car chase?
4 men on a pony aren't going to very far being chased by police, and surprised that all 4 could fit on.
I'd of stolen another car.”