A man has appeared in court after accusing three geese and a duck of “assault.” Loading audio...

David William Kerr, 43, had reportedly been released on bail after being charged with improper use of a communication network when he contacted police regarding the alleged animal attack.

According to a police officer familiar with the case, Mr Kerr was arrested just days after being released for breaching his bail conditions by contacting police via the 101 number when not in a genuine emergency.

The officer told Dungannon Magistrates’ Court: “On the afternoon of May 29, an officer received a voicemail from the defendant stating he had been attacked and needed to know whether he should ring 101 or 999.

“It transpired he had been attacked by livestock and had hurt his leg, which he wanted

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