Arrest of man linked to Otis case

Saturday 3rd January 2009, 12:00PM GMT.

A man has been arrested in connection with an ongoing court case involving Shropshire huntmaster Otis Ferry.

Police have confirmed that a 29-year-old man from Caynham, near Ludlow, was arrested yesterday on suspicion of perverting the course of justice.

Ferry, 26, of Eaton Mascott, near Shrewsbury, has been charged with assault, robbery and two counts of perverting the course of justice.

He has denied all the charges against him.

Gloucestershire Police force duty inspector Les Pritchard said today: “We can confirm that a 29-year-old man from Caynham, near Ludlow, has been arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice.

“He has been released on police bail until January 28 when he will appear at Stroud Police Station.

“I can also confirm it is connected to an ongoing case involving Otis Ferry.

“Another male and female were also previously arrested in connection with the case and are on police bail until January 28.”

Ferry, son of Roxy Music singer Bryan Ferry, has been on remand at Gloucester prison since September, awaiting a trial which is set to take place at Gloucester Crown Court on March 9.

It is alleged Ferry robbed and assaulted a hunt monitor last year as she filmed him at his sport.

Ferry is also accused of approaching a witness involved in the robbery and assault allegations.

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