A group of six ponies have managed to get into a children's play area making new NEIGH-bours for residents living nearby.

They were spotted in the park at the bottom of Dover Hill, next to Brabner Close, in Folkestone at 7.10am this morning.

It is understood that the horses are based in a field nearby - and have got into the playing field before.

The playground is fenced off from a playing field.

A police spokesman said: "Police officers went to the park on Dover Hill, Folkestone where steps were taken to prevent them moving onto nearby roads.

"The horses are being moved to a safe location while inquiries are being made to identify the owner."