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'SICK ABUSE'

Man, 43, appears in court accused of having sex with Shetland pony called Cassieopia Wooley after breaking into farm

Defendant allegedly seen trespassing in stables, court told

A MAN has appeared in court charged with having sex with a Shetland pony.

Damion Ogeare allegedly broke into a farm in Trowbridge, Wiltshire, and abused the female mare.

The 43-year-old appeared at Salisbury Crown Court today charged with one count of sexual penetration with a living animal.

Ogeare is also accused of recklessly trespassing on premises with intent to commit a relevant sexual offence.

He had been due to enter a plea but the case was adjourned.

The court was told Ogeare was allegedly seen trespassing on the farm on January 24 last year.

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He is accused of breaking into a stable containing two Shetland ponies and having sex with a mare called Cassieopia Wooley.

The defendant then left the farm around ten minutes later, it was said.

Prosecutor Christina Norgan said: "This defendant stands charged in relation to two offences."

Ogeare, who spoke to confirm his name and address, will next appear at the same court on February 27.

Damion Ogeare has appeared in court
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Damion Ogeare has appeared in courtCredit: Solent
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