Every single one of those fans causing trouble and trying to fight with each other and the police for entertainment are idiots. Truthfully, it's irrelevant for me that he punched a 'defenceless animal' - punching anyone or anything is unacceptable (in such circumstances) and I hope he receives a heavy sentencing.
I agree with you, however I really do think it is even worse punching an animal. I am by not means an animal activist or annything like that, but I am completely against punching the innocent. WHen thugs fight the police, the thugs are there because they want to be, the police are there because it is their job, they are aware of the risks and get paid for it, they chose the job themselves knowing what it entails...but an animal such as a police horse or dog, they are forced to be their and are completely innocent and defenceless....so to me it's a lot worse.