Horse sex attacker Alan Blackman pleads guilty Published duration 7 September 2015

image copyright Norfolk Police image caption Alan Blackman initially protested his innocence on Facebook when CCTV images were released

A married father-of-three has admitted sexually attacking a horse.

Alan Blackman, 31, of no fixed address, was arrested after the animal was found hurt at a farm stables in Redenhall, south Norfolk, on 6 August.

Appearing via video link at Norwich Crown Court he admitted attempted intercourse with a horse and trespass with intent to commit a sexual offence.

Judge Stephen Holt called for a psychiatric report to be carried out before sentencing on 23 October.

Following the discovery of the injured horse, Norfolk Police circulated CCTV images of a man seen at the stables prior to the attack.