Pony freed from tyre by RSPCA

A pony trapped inside a tractor tyre in a field has been freed in a "delicate" rescue.

Residents contacted the RSPCA after finding the distressed pony completely stuck inside the large tyre lying on its side in a field in Stoke-on-Trent.

The RSPCA managed to lift the tyre while rescue officer Nicola Riley freed the "understandably very scared and uncomfortable animal" in stages.

After easing out his front feet, shoulder and finally releasing his neck, the pony was able to stand, uninjured, until he regained his strength.