Farewell to police horse whose ‘noble spirit left a mark on all’

The Horse Trust has paid tribute to one of its long-term equine residents, described as a “true partner, friend and hero”, who has died aged 26.

Hadrian retired to the charity’s Buckinghamshire base in 2012 after eight years’ service with the Metropolitan Police.

The gelding, also known as “The Nose” owing to his “strong Roman nose”, participated in all the force’s routine tasks, including public order work, football matches and ceremonial duties. Some of Hadrian’s high-profile events included policing the G8 summit...