A married father-of-three has admitted sexually attacking a horse.
Alan Blackman, 31, of no fixed address, had been charged with trespass with the intent to commit a sexual offence and attempted intercourse with a horse on August 6.
He was arrested after the animal was found injured at farm stables in Redenhall, Norfolk, on August 6.
The horse needed veterinary treatment following the attack.
Norfolk Police circulated CCTV images of a man seen at the stables in the moments leading up the incident.
Today Blackman admitted the offences as he appeared via video link at Norwich Crown Court.
Judge Stephen Holt adjourned his sentencing until October 23, asking for psychiatric reports.
He said: "This is clearly a case where a psychiatric report would assist the court.
"You have pleaded guilty at the earliest opportunity but the court needs to know more about you."
After the Norfolk Police appeal for information last month, removals man Blackman took to Facebook to protest his innocence.
He said people were "putting my name to a face which isn't me" and starting online speculation.
Blackman was remanded in custody until his next appearance.
