US EditionMet Police appeal for witnesses as footage shows two of their horses being attacked by dog
- A dog attacked two police horses, Yvonne and Snaffles, at Shepherd's Bush Green on April 28 around 11.30am.
- The dog repeatedly tried to bite the horses' legs while chasing them, leading members of the public to intervene and help detain it.
- The 13- and 15-year-old horses suffered minor injuries but are healing well at their housing area, while the individuals riding them were not injured.
- Sgt Leon Astley described how what began as a standard patrol took an unexpected turn when the police horses were unfortunately hurt while performing their duties.
- The investigation continues without any arrests, and while the dog involved was temporarily taken into custody, it has since been given back to its owner; authorities are advising dog owners to keep their pets properly restrained.
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21 Articles
The Sun
The Scottish SunMoment off-lead dog attacks terrified police horses as riders scream 'grab it'
THIS is the alarming moment an out of control mutt attacks terrified police horses in a park. Metropolitan Police officers Sergeant Leon Astley and PC Grace Miller-McCormack were riding Yvonne and Snaffles when the shocking scenes unfolded in West London at around 11.30am. Metropolitan Police officers Sergeant Leon Astley and PC Grace Miller-McCormack were riding their horses when the dog launched its attack The pet darted between the two police…
The Independent
The Independent (US)Moment dog attacks police horses on patrol in London park
An out-of-control dog tried to bite the legs of two police horses on patrol in a London park on Monday, 21 April. Horses Yvonne and Snaffles were being ridden by Metropolitan Police officers when the medium-sized animal began nipping at their legs in Shepherd’s Bush Green. Footage shows 13-year-old Yvonne moving in circles to escape the dog, which ran back and forth between the horses as the owner struggled to get it under control. Bystanders ev…
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