Horses and carriage rides will be temporarily banned from Harbour Nights on Wednesday as an investigation into last weeks stampede continues.

Nineteen people were injured - some seriously - after two spooked horses broke loose and tore down Front Street with their carriage during the tourist event last week. Many were trapped under the wheels.

And last night Hamilton Mayor Sutherland Madeiros said the city would be working on an ordinance to give them further control over the horse and carriage operations as the city waits on the Police report.

Mr. Madeiros said: "We have strong opinions on both ends of the spectrum- from wanting to ban the horses forever to absolutely keeping them.

"We're drawing up an ordinance which will gives us more control over the operation of the carriages in the city. We never want to see another incident like last week.

"We will not allow them to be at the present location this week or at Albouy's Point because it is International Sailing Week and it will be too busy.

"Safety is our number one priority."

One of the main horse operator in Dee Charles of Shilo Carriage company, had expressed concern over a ban causing an impact on her business.

However, Mr. Madeiros confirmed the ban would only be for this week and the corporation would be working hard to find a location for the horse and carriages, which worked for everyone.

Diane Gordon executive vice-president of the Chamber of Commerce, which helps organise the event, also stressed last night that Harbour Nights will be held as usual this week.

She said: "It has been agreed with the support of our sponsors that it will definitely be back on the street this week. Though the chamber has requested that the horses not be back on the street in the present location on Wednesday.

"At this point we are waiting to hear from the Police. There is still an ongoing investigation."

A Police spokesperson confirmed an inquiry into the incident is being conducted, but was unable to give an update on its progress yesterday.