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Ten Metropolitan Police horses and a dog have been honoured for their actions during the London riots in August 2011.

They have all received the PDSA Order of Merit - the animal equivalent of an OBE - in recognition of their outstanding acts of devotion.

The inaugural awards, introduced by the veterinary charity PDSA, were presented by its patron, HRH Princess Alexandra, at a ceremony in London.

According to the citation, the horses were confronted with burning buildings and falling debris during the disturbances. They were also hit by "countless" bricks thrown by rioters.