Police Horse Windsor is feeling fine following a tumble during a New Year’s Day melee
Police took to social media to let worried followers know that officer Windsor is feeling well after a fall trying to break up a New Year’s Day brawl at Glenelg.
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Fears that a South Australian police horse was injured during a brawl in the early hours of New Year’s Day have been allayed after law enforcement took to social media to confirm the cop companion is safe.
Police Horse Windsor took a nasty fall when attempting to break up an escalating brawl at Moseley Square in Glenelg on January 1 but an SA Police social media post has confirmed he is back fighting fit.
“Hay! I’m fine! Thanks for asking,” the post said after worried people took to social media to inquire about the stumbling stallion.
“Police Horse Windsor is feeling fine after a fall on New Year’s Eve.”
The social media statement also confirmed the rider of the horse was not injured.
“Thankfully neither the horse or rider suffered any injuries and were able to resume their duties.
“Thanks everyone for your concern and well wishes.”
The New Year’s Day fight between two people at Moseley Square in Glenelg erupted into an all out brawl involving multiple others and a police horse with its rider being left on the ground.
Police released a statement following the incident.
“Police horse Windsor lost his footing on a grate and rolled on his side, causing the rider to fall.”
Footage posted to social media shows two people squaring off before one is slammed to the ground, prompting multiple others become involved in the melee.
A group of people are seen punching on before a two police mounted on horses arrive on the scene to break up the violence.
Police are appealing to anyone involved in the fight to make contact with authorities.
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