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Cricket fan on cruelty charge after pig found at Ashes Test | |
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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 15 January. | |
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