ERITH, England, Sept. 3 (UPI) -- British licensing officials said they revoked a license from the landlord of a bar after he allowed people to ride horses into the establishment.

Police said they discovered Derek McKenzie, 68, had allowed itinerant travelers to ride horses into his Cross Keys bar in Erith, England, on multiple occasions in April, June, July and August, The (Edinburgh, Scotland) Daily Record reported Friday.


"Horses can be unpredictable. In a pub packed with families, there's obviously a danger the horses will get startled and start kicking and biting," said police constable Eddy Boston, who investigated the case.

Licensing officials said they revoked McKenzie's license to operate the pub.

The facility is now listed for sale.