Firecrews have rescued a horseafter it became injured and stranded in rising flood water.

Choco, a six-year-old stallion, was stuck in the rising river levels at Buttercrambe.

A crew from Huntington covered his wound and assisted him to dry land using water rescue equipment.

The crew are now at a property affected by flood water in Buttercrambe and assisting with sand bagging and using a light portable pump.

A spokesperson for the Environment Agency said: "The flood alert for the Lower Derwent remains in force and this message has been re-issued to customers as further rain and snow is forecast for today and Saturday. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads, particularly around Buttercrambe, Stamford Bridge and Elvington. Levels will continue to rise slowly in these areas during Thursday and will remain high on Friday.

"The flood alert for the Upper Derwent remains in force and this message has been re-issued to customers as further rain and snow is forecast for today and Saturday. Consequently, there is continued risk of flooding of roads and farmland. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads around Low Marishes as levels here are continuing to rise slowly.

"Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. See the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and river levels. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses, and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded."