Man arrested after attempting to knock down police with horse

A man in Oklahoma was arrested by the police after he reportedly tried to run down a police officer — with his horse.

The 39-year-old man from Ottawa County has been charged with assaulting a police office. He is also being charged with domestic abuse, assault and battery.

The man tried to knock down the police officer last week while they were investigating a call about domestic violence. They were reportedly interviewing a woman when the man rode up to them.

He allegedly refused to dismount and tried to run down the officer with his horse.

He is also accused of trying to kick an officer.

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