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Another Eagles fan arrested for punching police horse

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For the second time in as many weeks, a Philadelphia Eagles fan was arrested for punching a mounted police officer and their horse.

Andrew Tornetta, 19, of North Wales, Pa., was being escorted away from a large crowd that had gathered in the parking lot of Lincoln Financial Field prior to Sunday's NFC Championship Game when the incident occurred, according to Darryl Slater of NJ.com. Police said Tornetta punched the horse twice on the shoulder before striking the officer below his right eye.

Related: Eagles fan arrested for punching police horse after being ejected

Tornetta was charged with aggravated assault, simple assault, recklessly endangering another person, and other related charges.

NJ.com has video of the arrest:

Warning: Video contains coarse language

Philadelphia police reported five other arrests in connection with the NFC Championship Game. Three people were arrested for attempting to sell fake tickets and two others were arrested for disorderly conduct.

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