Peter Hore

Peter Hore (born circa 1960), has disrupted social events in Australia (ranging from sessions of Parliament to sporting events to funerals) for which he has been called a "serial troublemaker" and a "serial pest".The Daily Telegraph has reported that Hore has been diagnosed as suffering from schizophrenia.

Personal life

Hore was born circa 1960 in Lismore, New South Wales, Australia.

The Daily Telegraph has reported that Hore has been diagnosed as suffering from schizophrenia. Hore's legal bills were paid for by the Aboriginal Legal Service, managed by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission.

Social disruption

In November 1997, Hore ran onto the race track at Flemington during the 1997 Melbourne Cup and later in the month pulled down the goal net and suspended play during the Australia vs Iran World Cup qualifier. SBS states that Hore's disruption of the FIFA allowed Iran to regroup and come back with two goals, ensuring them a trip to the 1998 FIFA World Cup on away goal rules. Hore was held for one month in the Port Phillip Correctional Centre for disrupting the Melbourne Cup.