A Norwich animal rights activist accused of stealing a new-born lamb and causing it unnecessary suffering has been released from prison on bail.

Gemma Barnes, 33, is also accused of the intimidation of police officers who are witnesses in a separate harassment case related to protests at Norwich Livestock Market.

She denies both charges. 

The Animal Rebellion protester was remanded in custody at Norwich Magistrates Court on May 26.

But after a week behind bars she successfully applied to be released on bail at a hearing at Norwich Crown Court on June 2.

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Barnes, of St Leonards Road, Norwich, and fellow Animal Rebellion protester Elenor Kenny, 18, from Wymondham, are both accused of harassing the two officers.

She also faces theft and causing unnecessary suffering after posting pictures on social media that showed her posing with lambs and boasting they had been “liberated”.

Barnes has been bailed until a hearing at Norwich Crown Court on June 23.

In a separate case last week she was given a conditional discharge for criminal damage over a milk pouring protest at Marks and Spencer.