Stephen Rowlands, who has denied 34 counts of animal cruelty
A CELEBRITY wildlife expert from Dunhampton, near Droitwich, has denied 34 counts of cruelty to exotic animals including meerkats, parrots, monkeys, turtles, owls, snakes and an armadillo.
Stephen Rowlands, who has appeared on ITV’s Alan Titchmarsh Show showing off his exotic creatures, appeared at Worcester Magistrates Court yesterday where he pleaded not guilty to the charges following the police raid on his company Tropical Inc, in Dunhampton, in January.
Tropical Inc’s website says it offers parties and educations talks on exotic animals.
He was bailed to return to the court for trial on November 14.
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