A gay man who had sex with goat after lassoing it at an allotment near his home is awaiting sentence, reports a UK gay website quoting The Sun.

The Hull Crown Court heard that the passengers on a train that had stopped at signals witnessed Stephen Hall assault the animal. The goat was one of a number that were left to graze at the allotments.

Two members of the public pinned down the unemployed chef who admitted a sex charge involving an animal until police officers arrived.

Commuters jammed police switchboards as they used their mobiles to report what they had seen.

The police said that the goat was not suffering long-term injury. British Transport Police Detective Inspector Dave Crinnion, who investigated, told the paper: "I saw the goat the next day ? it did not seem too upset but it is difficult to tell."

The case was adjourned and Hall will be sentenced on 13 March.

Judge Jacqueline Davies said: "I do not know what sentence the court will impose on you."