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A woman was seen punching a police horse on New Year's Eve before the mounted officer grabbed her by the hair and threw her to the floor.

The shocking clip was filmed on a street in Adelaide, Australia, as diners in restaurants nearby watched on in disbelief.

It shows a woman in green throw a punch before the officer controlling the horse leaning forward to grab her by the hair.

She then goes on to throw her backwards to the ground, before other officers nearby surround her.

Other images show the woman laying face down on the pavement as officers twist her arms to detain her.

(Image: 7 News) (Image: 7 News)

After investigating, South Australian Police said the intended target of the punch was an officer standing alongside the horse out of shot, reports the Mail.

It's understood the woman was not charged following the incident.

A total of 114 arrests were made in the Australian state on New Year's Eve , including 35 in Sydney.

Revellers were treated to a stunning firework display to ring in the 2019, before going on to party throughout the city into the early hours of the morning.

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Despite the arrests, Acting Deputy Police Commissioner Mark Walton praised party-goers in Sydney for their good behaviour.

He said: "New Year's Eve celebrations in Sydney are widely regarded as some of the best in the world, so it was great to see Sydneysiders living up to that reputation and acting responsibly.

"There were minimal reports of alcohol-related violence, which is a true reflection of how well-behaved the crowds were."