Two Metropolitan Police officers, Sergeant Leon Astley and PC Grace Miller-McCormack, faced an unusual challenge during a routine patrol in Shepherd's Bush when a dog attacked their police horses, Yvonne and Snaffles. The dog, struggling with its owner, attempted to bite the horses' legs, resulting in minor injuries to the horses. Thankfully, neither officer was harmed, and the horses are recovering well. The incident raises concerns about responsible dog ownership, emphasizing that owners could face severe penalties if their pets are out of control. Police are encouraging witnesses to come forward to provide more details.
What should have been a routine patrol turned out to be unexpectedly eventful, where our hardworking police horses were sadly injured in the course of their duty.
Fortunately Yvonne and Snaffles are recovering well and being looked after in their stables. We urge all owners to keep their dogs under control to prevent this happening again.
No arrests have been made at this time, with a dog seized and later returned to its owner. An owner can face an unlimited fine for having a dog out of control.
Police horses Yvonne and Snaffles were left with minor injuries. The dog chased them and repeatedly attempted to bite their legs.
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