Despite the best efforts of medical personnel the police horse was pronounced dead at the scene. Although it is too early at this stage to determine the cause of death, a post-mortem examination is underway, the Met Police said on Monday. “He played an integral role in helping to police London. He was one of the Met’s most experienced horses, with an impeccable seven-year police career.
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“PH Sandown was gifted to the Met in 2015 and his good nature quickly won over officers. He was the right horse to help young officers gain confidence as they went through their training. “Professional in policing all types of events across London, he demonstrated his bravery and courage at numerous football matches and was also selected to appear in the Mounted Activity Ride at Olympia and the Mounted Musical Ride. “Police horses are working animals, but PH Sandown was also a loving character who was full of personality. He loved his food and was always running into his pockets looking for treats. “PH Sandown was a huge member of the Mounted Branch family and was much loved. He will be greatly missed by all.” Horse PH Sandown died after collapsing on Sunday / Met Police form The Metropolitan Police said the cause of death is currently unknown. An investigation will follow. Notting Hill returned for the first time in three years at the weekend. Making up for lost time during the Covid pandemic, hundreds of thousands lined the streets of west London. Festivities started early as people flocked to the area for the J’Ouvert celebrations, covered in bright paints, powders and oil for the first day of the carnival. The police presence was significant yesterday and by 19:30 last night 38 arrests had been made, the Metropolitan Police announced. The alleged offenses included drug possession, criminal damage and possession of an offensive weapon. Ten arrests were made for assault and two for sexual assault. An estimated two million people are expected to attend over the weekend.
