Man arrested after allegedly hitting police horse, bodycam video shows

Police used bodycam video as a warming, reminding the public that striking a police animal is a felony.

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A man was arrested after he allegedly struck a police horse.

It happened over the weekend as bars closed in Tampa, Florida.

Video shows as patrols are moving crowds to leave when a man in a dark hoodie and white T-shirt approaches two police horses.

After allegedly hitting the horse, the officer on the horse chased the man down after he fled.

"Do not touch the horse. 10-15, this guy," the officer said.

The 22-year-old was taken into custody a short time later.

He's now charged with one felony count of "offense against police animals."