Hertfordshire police have released an image of a man that they would like to identify after a pony was "driven" alongside a live runway and across a live helicopter landing pad.

The incident took place at 7.07pm at Elstree Aerodrome, near Borehamwood.

Hertfordshire Constabulary have appealed for anyone who recognises the man to come forward.

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PC Kris Endersbee said: “This behaviour from the individual endangered both their safety and that of others.

Herts Advertiser: Police have appealed for anyone who recognises the man to come forward.Police have appealed for anyone who recognises the man to come forward. (Image: Hertfordshire Constabulary)

“Thankfully, nothing happened on this occasion, but if an aircraft or helicopter had been in the vicinity, there could have been a catastrophic incident as a result.

“If this is you, or if you recognise this person, then please contact me by email via kris.endersbee@herts.police.uk quoting crime reference 41/52529/23.”

                                                                                            

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Information can also be reported online at herts.police.uk/report or by calling the police's non-emergency number 101.

Anonymous information can be given by contacting Crimestopppers on 0800 555 111 or via crimestoppers-uk.org.