Police called to pony and trap races near Clarkson pub

Jeremy Clarkson acquired the pub last year

Police warned people to avoid the area around Jeremy Clarkson's pub on Saturday morning because of pony and trap races nearby.

The former Top Gear presenter's establishment, known as The Farmer's Dog, in Asthall, near Burford in Oxfordshire, opened to the public in August.

Due to the "large gathering" of pony and traps at the pub there was a "significant police presence" in the area, Thames Valley Police said.

People were asked to stay clear "to ensure public safety and minimise disruption". The event has since ended.

Pony and trap racing is a type of racing where horses pull a cart and driver behind them.

A police spokesperson said it was not an illegal activity, "however we have been on scene to maintain the safety of the public and monitor for any dangerous or criminal activity by those taking part in the event".

They said the event on the A40 area of Witney was "privately organised".

Visitors queued for a chance to get inside The Farmer's Dog when it opened in August

They added: "The disruption to the road network was minimal and the event has now finished. One vehicle was seized for having no insurance.

"We will always work to maintain public safety and minimise the disruption to our communities and take robust action where we have legal grounds to do so."

Clarkson acquired the pub, formerly known as The Windmill, last year.

He also owns Diddly Squat Farm, which has featured in the Amazon Prime Video documentary series Clarkson's Farm.