POLICE have moved to quell fears over alleged horse thefts in Bicester.

A spokesman for the Bicester neighbourhood policing team said: “It has been brought to our attention that a rumour is currently circulating in the horse owner community that two horses have been stolen.

“This is not accurate. Two horses did escape from the Goddington area from their stables but were found not too far away and reunited with their owner.”

Anyone wishing to set up a horse-watch scheme or hold a tack-marking day is asked to contact the team on 101.