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

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.

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.