HUGE horses have been seen roaming free along the side of a busy road.

The animals were spotted by the side of the A1089, Tilbury yesterday morning near the industrial area and retail park off Thurrock Park Way.

A police officer took to twitter asking who the owner was.

Rob Watts, from the Thurrock Community Policing Team tweeted- Who do these horses belong to? Asda roundabout #Tilbury #ChadwellStMary retweet .. @PCPaulGlensman @ThurrockCPT @ThurrockGazette The Thurrock Gazette has contacted Essex Police for a comment.

It is understood that the horses have now been rescued.