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An Australian cricket fan has appeared in court after a pig in a baby harness was discovered in the crowd during the first Ashes Test in Brisbane.

David John Gunn was charged with animal cruelty after the pig, named Ash, was found during the first day's play at the Gabba on November 21st.

Police said security guards had spotted the brown dwarf pig wrapped in a towel and being carried in a harness.

It is alleged the domestic pig had its snout taped shut to keep it quiet.

The animal was later taken into the care of the RSPCA at an animal hospital.

The RSPCA said the pig was dehydrated and distressed when it was brought in.

Gunn, 33, from Brisbane, is facing one count of animal cruelty.

He faced a short hearing at Brisbane magistrates court on Thursday and was bailed to appear in the same court in January 15th.