Half-naked man caught on CCTV ‘raping’ horse, vet finds internal injuries

DAILY STAR

A man has been jailed for “forcefully penetrating” a horse after he was spotted on CCTV fleeing the stables semi-clothed.

Andrew Main, 36, committed the horrific attack at night after breaking into stables run by the Redwings Horse Sanctuary at Hapton Hall, near Newton Flotman, Norfolk, on May 29 last year.

Norwich Magistrates’ Court heard how CCTV cameras captured him entering the stable block and later re-emerging partially clothed, as reported by the Daily Mail.

Footage also showed the horse, a mare named Louise, in a state of distress and attempting to bolt during the incident, said prosecutor Paul Brown.

A vet called in to treat the horse after the sadistic attack found it had suffered internal injuries and was left with “trauma”.

Main is thought to have parked in a nearby lay-by before sneaking into the sanctuary to carry out his planned attack. The judge stated Main even moved the defenceless animal in an attempt to avoid being caught on camera.

Main, of Tasburgh, Norfolk, admitted causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal on the basis he had used his hand to penetrate the horse. He was jailed for 20 weeks.

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