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A football fan appeared to punch a police horse in the head before he was tackled by riot police and hit with a baton.
Shocking video emerged showing the man swinging at the animal as police tried to control crowds during a violent clash between rival Portsmouth and Southampton fans.
The Pompey supporter - in a blue jumper, dark hat, dark trousers and white trainers - appears to hit the mounted horse before pointing and shouting at the police rider shortly after fans spilled out of Fratton Park.
Police said a 52-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty and attempt criminal damage.
A stunned onlooker who is filming the scene says before laughing: "Yo, yo, yo, man’s swinging for a horse."