Police horse punched
Ybor City, FL (US)

Incident Date: Sunday, Apr 6, 2008
County: Hillsborough

Disposition: Alleged

Alleged: Carl Coward

Police say a Lakeland man is facing animal abuse charges after allegedly punching one of the Tampa Police Department's horses.

Officers say 24-year-old Carl Coward was arrested in Ybor City early Sunday morning. According to detectives, officers were clearing an area in the entertainment district when Coward walked up to the horse, and punched him in the right rear hip area.

The horse was not badly hurt, but Coward is now facing animal abuse charges. He was released from jail on $500 bond.

References

• MyFox Tampa - April 7, 2008

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