New Zealand

Wellington Cup: Man accused of running onto Trentham Racecourse appears in court

12:07 pm on 4 February 2021

A man accused of running onto the Trentham Racecourse mid-race during the Wellington Cup has appeared in court.

Photo: RNZ / Jonathan Mitchell

Justin Bergman, 24, has been charged with criminal nuisance for doing an act endangering public safety.

He appeared in Hutt Valley District Court this morning and has been remanded without plea until 4 March.

Suppression was not opposed.

His lawyer Carrie Parkin did not enter a plea.

Outside court, Bergman refused to answer questions before driving off.

One of his bail conditions is to stay away from any racecourse in the country.