A former huntsman of the Tiverton Staghounds appeared in court yesterday (14 May) accused of rape.
John Norrish, of East Worlington, is accused of assaulting a 33-year-old woman after a hunt ball last July.
Mr Norrish, 67, retired as huntsman earlier this year.
He denies the charge against him. The trial continues at Exeter Crown Court.
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