A police horse named Bud who was infamously punched by a Newcastle fan has died less than a year after he was retired from duty.
Bud joined the West Yorkshire police in 2005 and later moved to the Metropolitan Police during a 14-year career. He rose to national fame after being hit on the nose by an angry Newcastle fan following the Magpies' 3-0 defeat to bitter rivals Sunderland.
Northumberland native Barry Rogerson was jailed for 12 months after admitting to a charge of violent disorder. Bud was unscathed from the incident and later transferred to the Met where he continued to serve until his retirement in October last year due to ongoing lameness.
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