It's never a dull day on the beat, and Sunday night was no different in East Auckland.
Police were called by a member of the public after they spotted a horse galloping along Ravello Rise, Flat Bush.
Counties Manukau East Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Rakana Cook, says two officers nearby attended the job.
Officers' arrival spooked the horse, which went charging down Jeffs Road.
"The horse has failed to stop for Police and was subsequently followed through a number of side streets for about two kilometres before a car was seen narrowly missing the scared animal.
"One of our staff managed to coax the horse to slow down with a handful of grass, allowing him to take a hold of the horse's halter."
Inspector Cook says animal control were called and enquires were completed at nearby rural properties from where he was first spotted, but no owner was located.
"Eventually a very helpful vet from Clevedon was able to attend and sedate the horse to take him back to their facility.
"The actions of these officer's no doubt reduced the risk to all road users in the area and demonstrates that Police work is more than just catching criminals."
