England fan punches police horse after World Cup defeat

A police horse was punched in Weston-Super-Mare after trouble broke out following England’s defeat by Croatia in the World Cup semi-final last night.

Avon and Somerset police said they were called to a disorder in the seaside town’s Regent St at 9.50pm on Thursday (12 July).

An officer was assaulted and police horse Quantock was punched three times.

Neither the officer not the 10-year-old, 17hh gelding, who has been with the force for four years, was hurt.

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Article written by: Sarah Radford