Man Charged With Punching Horse, Officer Before Eagles Game
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia police say a man is accused of punching a police horse and a mounted officer during an arrest before the NFC championship game.
Police say a mounted state police corporal was trying to disperse a crowd in a stadium parking lot at about 3:15 p.m. Sunday when a man struck the horse twice in the shoulder, then hit the corporal in the face.
Police say 19-year-old Andrew Tornetta is being charged with aggravated and simple assault, reckless endangering and related offenses. He didn't immediately return a call seeking comment. It's unclear whether he has an attorney.
Police report few arrests amid the Eagles' 38-7 win over the Minnesota Vikings, which sends Philadelphia's team to its first Super Bowl game since 2005. The will play the New England Patriots.
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