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From the SA Police force FB page. I'm wondering what the guy was thinking.
Our Police Force have always used "Greys" that are bred locally.

"Police Horse ‘Viking’ punched in the head

Police were called to a disturbance in Register Street, Adelaide overnight.
The Mounted Operations Unit also attended where one of the Police horses ‘Viking’ was punched in the head twice by the alleged offender.
A 30-year-old man from Victoria was subsequently arrested and taken to the city watch house where he was charged with disorderly behaviour, ill treatment of animals, and two counts of assault police.

He was bailed to attend the Adelaide Magistrates Court on 5 February.

‘Viking’ was not injured in the assault and has woken this morning to a full breakfast and some extra special pampering however he is still ready to get back out there keeping SA safe.

On 25 August of this year Police dog Koda was stabbed in the line of duty and in the wake of the incident the state government announced new laws and tougher penalties for attacks on police animals.

The new laws will be introduced to parliament making it a specific offence to kill or injure a police animal.

Offenders will face jail of up to five years."

And later today

"Hi everyone, Viking the Police Horse here. My mates in the Media Section have let me log on here to give you an update on how I'm feeling. I'm much better now than I was last night, thanks to the great staff here at Mounted Operations Unit. On behalf of everyone here (the two-legged and four-legged staff members!) I'd like to say thanks for your messages of support, and I look forward to getting back out on patrol soon!

Cheers,

Viking!"