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Two demonstrators have been charged with animal cruelty after attacking police horses during Saturday's violent anti-lockdown protests.
The despicable moment a maskless rioter punched a horse named Tobruk was caught on camera and prompted an immediate investigation, with authorities putting a public call out online to help track down the person involved.
But there were several other incidents throughout the day in which other horses were pelted with rocks and pot plants as the riots got out of hand.
On Sunday, 33-year-old Kristian Polkownik and 36-year-old Remon Korkise will face Parramatta Local Court for their treatment of animals during the demonstration.
The confronting image of Tobruk being attacked came as tens of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of cities across Australia on Saturday afternoon in simultaneous protests against Covid-19 lockdowns.
A cowardly maskless thug was photographed punching a police horse during Saturday's violent anti-lockdown protest
A long-haired protester - wearing a t-shirt bearing the message 'free speech - more important than your feelings' - was seen throwing his left fist at the horse's face during chaotic scenes outside Sydney's Town Hall station.
In total 57 protesters in Sydney were charged with various offences and a special strikeforce had been set up to track down thousands of maskless demonstrators.
Protesters were filmed attacking police and hurling pot plants at officers on horseback as the rallies descended into chaos.
Frenzied crowds were heard
