Former Chief of Staff under the John Agyekum Kufour administration, Kwadwo Mpiani, has indicated that everyone in the outgone New Patriotic Party government became a sycophant. He says they looked on even when things were going bad but could not tell truth to power. Kwadwo Mpiani blames this on the fact that the political party […]
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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.
THIS is the horror moment a rampaging elephant swings its victim by the leg like a rag doll after breaking loose in a packed crowd.
The incident took place on Wednesday in India – as a religious event turned into carnage that critically injured two people and injured at least a further 23.
Footage shows an elephant, called Pakkathu Sreekuttan, storming forward and violently attacking a reveller, swinging him like a rag doll.
The unidentified man is and viciously swung around before being dumped to the floor.
The crowd, who were enjoying the ceremony just moments before, cann be seen running for safety as the chaos eruptsduring the BP Angadi Nercha in Tirur, Malappuram, Kerala.
The elephant was positioned with four others in the middle of the crowd as the locals celebrated the culmination of the four-day festival.
Due to his severe injuries, the victim was quickly rushed to MIMS Hospital in Kottakkal.
He is critical condition.
The other critically injured person and the further 23 were injured in the ensuing stampede, reports confirm.
It is not known exactly what set the middle elephant off, but the rider managed to calm it down after a few terrifying moments.
Thrissur Pooram, one of the region’s most prominent religious festivals, is a temple celebration held in the cultural capital of the state.
The festival is renowned for its stunning elephant processions, where decorated elephants march in rhythm with the beat of the drums.
In Kerala, well known as God’s Own Country, elephants form an integral part of the cultural ethos and are deeply connected to the state’s religious and social functions.
The Sun reported on a deadly lion mauling in late December.
The animal keeper, named locally as F. Iriskulov, 44, recorded himself entering the cage to “impress his girlfriend” at Lion Park, Uzbekistan.
At first the lions are unbothered and remain lying down in the corner, watching the reckless keeper.
The man goads the beasts, repeatedly calling “Simba”.
Suddenly, when Iriskulov gets too close, they spring up and he leaps back in surprise – but still they don’t attack.
Instead of escaping the cage at this point, the man continues to talk to the lions, saying “Simba, be quiet”.
After two minutes, one of the lions can be seen clamping down on the man’s arm, who shrieks out in pain.
At this point the phone falls to the ground, but the man’s bloodcurdling screams can be heard alongside the lion’s low growl as it tucks into him.
The footage then cuts out, but the three lions reportedly killed the man and devoured him.
Photos from the aftermath – too graphic to publish – show the man’s body parts severely mutilated.
ARCHIE VAUGHAN has been named the new captain of England under-19s – two decades after his dad led England to Ashes glory.
Vaughan – son of ex-England skipper Michael – takes charge in three youth one-dayers and two Tests against South Africa, beginning later this month.
His elevation continues the remarkable rise of the sons of two England legends.
Michael Vaughan captained England in 51 of his 82 Test matches – including the epic 2005 triumph over Australia – and is now a TV and radio pundit. He also captained England under-19s in 1994.
Vaughan Junior’s selection follows Rocky Flintoff’s inclusion in the England Lions squad – effectively, the England second team – for their upcoming tour of Australia.
As their current rate of progress, it would be no surprise if Flintoff and Vaughan are chosen for the England senior side in the next few years.
Vaughan, 19, signed his first pro contract with Somerset in May and produced some impressive performances last summer.
Although mainly a batsman, he had match figures of 11-140 with his off-spinners against county champions Surrey in September.
Vaughan said: “If someone had told me 12 months ago that I would have forced my way into the Somerset first-team and be captaining the under-19s, I wouldn’t have believed them.
“It’s happened quickly but I’m going to keep my feet on the ground and work harder and harder.
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“I found out I would be captain during the training camp before Christmas and it was a very special moment.
“To get the opportunity to represent England at this level is really special in itself, but to lead the team is something else.
“It will obviously be a good challenge and we’ll have to adapt to the conditions. The training camp in South Africa in December was really beneficial and we’re all raring to go.”
Archie plays for Somerset – rather than Yorkshire, like his dad – because he went to the famous sporting school Millfield in the county.
The under-19 squad flies to South Africa on Thursday and includes Notts spinner Farhan Ahmed, 16, brother of England’s Rehan Ahmed.
All-rounder Andrew Flintoff was Player of the Series in 2005 and named BBC Sports Personality of the Year.
Flintoff now combines coaching with TV work and was part of the management who selected his own son for the Lions tour.
Rocky scored a century for England under-19s against Sri Lanka last summer but averaged just 12.42 in the four first-class matches he played for Lancashire.
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