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An Aussie cricket fan has faced court after a pig was discovered in the crowd at the Gabba Ashes Test.An Aussie cricket fan has faced court after a pig was discovered in the crowd at the Gabba Ashes Test.
David John Gunn was charged with animal cruelty after the pig, named Ash, was found during the first day's play at the Brisbane ground on November 21.David John Gunn was charged with animal cruelty after the pig, named Ash, was found during the first day's play at the Brisbane ground on November 21.
At the time of the incident, police said security guards had spotted the animal wrapped in a towel and being carried in a baby harness.At the time of the incident, police said security guards had spotted the animal wrapped in a towel and being carried in a baby harness.
It's alleged the domestic brown dwarf pig had its snout taped shut to keep it quiet.It's alleged the domestic brown dwarf pig had its snout taped shut to keep it quiet.
The RSPCA, which cared for the young pig at an animal hospital, said it was dehydrated and distressed when it was brought in.The RSPCA, which cared for the young pig at an animal hospital, said it was dehydrated and distressed when it was brought in.
Gunn, 33, from Brisbane, is facing one count of animal cruelty.Gunn, 33, from Brisbane, is facing one count of animal cruelty.
He faced a short hearing in the Brisbane magistrates court on Thursday and was bailed to appear in the same court in January 15. He faced a short hearing in the Brisbane magistrates court on Thursday and was bailed to appear in the same court in 15 January.
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