Overview

• An unleashed dog attacked two Metropolitan Police horses, Yvonne and Snaffles, during a routine patrol on April 28, 2025, in Shepherd’s Bush Green, London.
• The dog repeatedly tried to bite the horses’ legs despite the owner’s attempts to regain control, prompting bystanders to intervene and detain the animal.
• Both horses sustained minor injuries but are recovering well in their stables, while the officers riding them were unharmed.
• The dog was seized by authorities and later returned to its owner; no arrests have been made as of May 1, 2025.
• The Met Police Mounted Branch has launched an appeal for witnesses to come forward as part of their ongoing investigation into the incident.