A ROLLING roadblock was put in place on the A31 this morning following reports of a pony on the road.

Vehicles were slowed and held back by police while a search was carried out at around 9am to locate the animal.

It was believed to be on the westbound direction of the road between Stoney Cross and the Picket Post services.

The roadblock was lifted once it was thought that the pony had safely left the A31.