A Bridgwater man who kept ducks, geese and rabbits in what's been described as 'appalling conditions' has been banned from keeping animals for the rest of his life.

An investigation by Somerset County Council Trading Standards Officers also revealed a number of carcases on land behind Bristol Road, owned by Martin Veysey.

Veysey's also been sentenced to a 12 month Supervision Order and a three month curfew between the hours of 7pm and 7am, after admitting causing unnecessary suffering.