Self-acknowledged suspect in the killing of miniature horse Star, Reg Ozanne, at his Waitati home yesterday. including the paddock and a nearby house where Mr Ozanne (49) lives with his partner. Mr Ozanne said officers undertook an extensive search of both his partner's house in McLachlan St, where he lives, and a car. Mr Ozanne alleged he was assaulted last Sunday by a man wearing a balaclava and wielding what he said was a baton and a knife. The following day he laid a complaint with police, Mr Ozanne said.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 08, 2019 16:30 UTC