A wildlife keeper has won a High Court battle over being evicted from his Co Antrim sanctuary. Norman Elder sued the USPCA after being forced to vacate the centre where a pet tiger was among the animals being looked after. His action centred on a dispute over his right to remain on the site he rented at Benvarden, near Ballymoney. It has now been conceded that he occupied the premises on an oral monthly tenancy which was not lawfully terminated by the USPCA. A further hearing to determine the level of damages in the case will take place at a later date this year. Mr Elder (51) hit the headlines in February 2008 when he was ordered to quit the site of his Wildlife NI animal hospital. He ran...
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