Pony rescued from Chelmsford swimming pool

A pony has been rescued from a swimming pool after taking a late-night dip.

The animal fell into the water in the early hours of Monday after wandering on to the grounds of a property in Chelmsford, Essex.

Firefighters helped lift the stricken creature to safety after being called to Coalhill Lane at 05:15 BST.

The pony avoided serious injury but was left in the care of a vet as a precaution, Essex Fire Service said.