The Williamsfield police in Manchester say they now have in their custody a man who they believe had sex with a pregnant goat.

The suspect was held after some items left at the scene of the molestation were identified as belonging to him. Reports reaching THE STAR are that the suspect's ratchet knife, cellular phone and keys were found at the scene in Belair district, near Bellefield, Manchester.

It is alleged that between 6 p.m. Sunday and 7:30 a.m. Monday, the pregnant goat was assaulted. The animal was found dead by the property owner. The 46-year-old man now in police custody could be charged with bestiality.

The police have so far summoned a veterinarian, who confirmed that the animal had been sexually molested. Following investigations and the discovery of the items at the scene, the suspect was taken into custody.

Several residents converged on the scene expressing shock about the incident. One resident who knew the suspect said: "I met it (the news) with a lot of shock. He usually fix ... and things like that, but I don't know him to do these sort of things."

Residents say the suspect was not known to have any mental illness.