A MAN was airlifted to hospital after falling from his horse in Cleobury Mortimer.

Emergency services were called to a disused railway track in Prescott at 2.50pm on Friday.

The man, who was in his early 60s, was unconscious for a short time before ambulance crews arrived.

It was believed that the horse fell on top of him after the fall.

He was treated for a minor head and hand injury before being airlifted to Worcester Royal Hospital for further assessment.