OFFICERS are mourning the loss of a much-loved police horse after his sudden death. 

Police officers in the Mounted Section of West Yorkshire Police are mourning the loss of Police Horse Balmoral, who died after a sudden bout of colic.

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Police horse Balmoral has sadly passed away.Police horse Balmoral has sadly passed away. (Image: Wes Yorkshire Police)

A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: "With a heavy heart we share the sad news that Police Horse Balmoral, a cherished member of our Mounted Section, passed away peacefully last week after a sudden bout of colic.

"His presence brought joy to our yard."

Various pictures were shared in tribute to Police Horse Balmoral.