Men punch fibreglass horse after Newcastle lose 0-3 to Sunderland on derby day please log in to view this image Herby in happier times. Copyright Google Images. [email protected] 17:30Monday 26 October 2015 1HAVE YOUR SAY Newcastle is again at the centre of a derby-day horse-punching scandal. Police are hunting three men after a fibreglass steed, named Herby, was punched in the face and dragged to the ground outside the Herb Garden pizza restaurant in Newcastle's Westgate Road The horse, which was clad legwarmers and two pairs of roller skates, was left damaged as a result, and the restaurant owners are appealing for the public to help track down those responsible. The vandalism harked back to derby day in 2013, when a Newcastle United fan punched Bud the police horse in the face outside St James's Park. Lucy Clinch, head chef of the Herb Garden, told reporters that staff were heartbroken at the attack on their beloved mascot. Herby is there to generate interest and attract customers because we are in a listed building and cant have too much signage up. I have no idea what comes into their minds, it breaks our hearts every time it happens. Herby is our mascot and its not right that he gets attacked. He is always poking his head through the front door and people stop to get pictures with him. Its just a shame. Lucy said Herby has been attacked in the past - and it often happens on derby day. The fibreglass horse will now be repaired and removed from the front of the restaurant. A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: At 3.15pm on October 25 we received a report of criminal damage at the Herb Garden on Westgate Road, Newcastle. Inquiries are ongoing and anyone with any information or who recognises the men is asked to contact police on 101, extension 69191 quoting reference number 690 of 25/10/15.
See, this is amusing, but I walk past Herbie most days, and have sent several memorable snapchats featuring him, so I'm sad too. Life.
Have you eaten there? If it's any good I may have lunch there next time I'm in Newcastle to show support.
Aye the food is decent mate, if a little overdone, but it's seriously overpriced. Best place to eat in town, well my fave, is Red Mezze up near the cess pit on the hill, Turkish place, absolute ****ing delight. Lot of decent places to gt fed here to be fair!
I've seen that. I love Turkish food. I'm love spiced flesh cooked fresh. We don't have a Turkish place here now so **** Herbie. I'll give that place a try.
Sunderland AFC News And Banter Page via Newcastle Chronicle 8 hrs ยท Bitter horse punchers at it again! /Nicky please log in to view this image Police hunt three men after derby attack on a 'horse' in Newcastle city centre Herby the fibreglass horse was punched in the face and dragged to the ground outside the Herb Garden on Westgate Road chroniclelive.co.uk|By Keiran Southern
