Fan apologises for horse punch
Barry Rogerson made national headlines when he was filmed punching a horse during disorder after Sunday's Tyne-Wear derby. He now says is is "sickened by his actions".
Full Report: Fan apologises for horse punch
A football fan who was filmed punching a police horse after the Tyne Wear derby has apologised and has said he is sickened by what he did.
Hundreds of fans caused trouble for the police after Sunderland beat Newcastle 3 -0.
However, Barry Rogerson says that he is actually an animal lover and that he has let his family down.
Watch the full report from Dan Ashby below.
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