Elephant suffering trial
A circus couple from Northamptonshire are due to go on trial accused of causing unnecessary suffering to an elephant.
Elephant owner 'disgusted' by cruelty footage
The owner of a circus elephant said he was disgusted when he saw footage of the animal being struck with a pitchfork.
Bobby Roberts is accused of allowing his staff to beat Anne - a 58 year old Asian elephant - at the Circus's winter quarters at Polebrook near Peterborough.
He told District Judge David Chinnery at Northampton Crown Court that he had no knowledge of the behaviour towards the elephant
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Bobby Roberts sentenced for unnecessary suffering
Circus owner Bobby Roberts is sentenced for causing unnecessary suffering to Europe's oldest elephant
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Circus couple to stand trial in elephant suffering case
A husband and wife from Northamptonshire are due to go on trial today accused of causing unnecessary suffering to a circus elephant.