Witness Appeal After Robin Hood Gate Horse Attack
Rider unseated during incident in Richmond Park
Julie the horse was being ridden near Robin Hood Gate. Picture: Royal Parks Police
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November 8, 2023
The Royal Parks Police is asking for witnesses to an incident near Robin Hood Gate in which a horse rider required hospital treatment.
Julie, a 19-year-old horse, was attacked by a dog near the entrance to Richmond Park at around 8.25am on Saturday 4 October. The rider was thrown from the horse.
The dog has been described as a puppy, possibly a bulldog, and was being walked by a man with six other dogs with him. He was a white male in his fifties or sixties with grey facial hair and glasses and was wearing a broad brimmed hat, checked shirt and gilet.
If you witnessed the incident or have any information that might help with the investigation e-mail richmondpark@met.police.uk and quote ref 0712067/23.
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