Man jailed for assaulting horse at Norfolk sanctuary

A man named Andrew Main, 36, has been sentenced to 20 weeks in jail for sexually assaulting a horse at a sanctuary in Norfolk, England. The incident took place on May 29 last year when he broke into the Redwings Horse Sanctuary. CCTV footage captured Main entering and leaving the stables while partially clothed. The surveillance also showed the horse, a mare named Louise, in distress during the attack, which caused her internal injuries and trauma. In court, prosecutors revealed that Main had planned his actions. After the attack, a veterinarian examined the horse and confirmed she had suffered serious injuries. Main admitted to causing unnecessary suffering to the animal using his hand. Deputy District Judge Sundeep Pankhania described Main’s actions as sadistic and emphasized that the crime involved a vulnerable animal. He rejected claims that the assault was a moment of madness, noting the clear sexual intent behind it. Main's defense attorney mentioned that he feels deep shame and regret for what he did. She stated that he lives with his parents and struggles to find work due to the stigma of his actions.