Video: Horse punched by soccer yob is now stable

A POLICE horse attacked by a football hooligan is recovering in Yorkshire and will be back in action later this week.
By The Newsroom
Published 16th Apr 2013, 01:01 BST
Police horse Bud and groom Isabel Collins at Carr Gate, WakefieldPolice horse Bud and groom Isabel Collins at Carr Gate, Wakefield
Police horse Bud and groom Isabel Collins at Carr Gate, Wakefield

Shire-cross Bud, from West Yorkshire Police’s mounted section, was struck by the thug when violence flared in the wake of Sunday’s North-East derby between Newcastle and Sunderland.

The horse, which has been with the force for seven years, was resting in the paddock at Carr Gate, Wakefield, yesterday and will be back on the streets on Thursday.

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Inspector Trevor Thackray, from the mounted police section, said: “We are pleased to say that Bud is totally fine and resting up after Sunday’s eventful operation in Newcastle. Our police horses are used to dealing with all types of disorder so, while the images on the news may have looked shocking, Bud wasn’t hurt.”

Police horse Bud and groom Isabel Collins at Carr Gate, WakefieldPolice horse Bud and groom Isabel Collins at Carr Gate, Wakefield
Police horse Bud and groom Isabel Collins at Carr Gate, Wakefield

A total of 29 supporters have been arrested in connection with the post-match violence. Bud’s suspected attacker was arrested bailed pending further inquiries.

Three police officers were also injured during clashes with Newcastle fans after the side’s 0-3 defeat at St James’ Park.

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