Head of RSPCA accused of cruelty to horse

AAP

The head of the RSPCA is listed to appear in a Sydney court on Monday over alleged aggravated cruelty to a horse.

The NSW minister responsible for the RSPCA, Katrina Hodgkinson, has said the charges against its president, Dr Peter Wright, have been brought by a private individual.

Ms Hodginson says they allege Dr Wright committed acts of cruelty and aggravated cruelty on a horse while performing veterinary dental work at Goulburn in July.

On Sunday, Dr Wright did not appear at a NSW government media announcement that it was contributing $7.5 million towards refurbishing the RSPCA’s Yagoona animal shelter, in western Sydney.

Media were informed he was absent because of a family illness before NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell fielded questions about his court appearance.

Asked whether Dr Wright would be standing down from his position, RSPCA NSW CEO Steve Coleman responded: “That’s a matter for the courts”.

His case is listed for mention in Downing Centre Local Court on Monday.

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