An investigation regarding animal cruelty is now under way, officers have confirmed
Police in Belfast have launched an investigation after a video emerged appearing to show a teenage boy flinging a kitten on to a rubbish tip from a considerable distance.
Nora Smith, CEO of the USPCA, expressed her disgust over the incident, saying: "This was reported to the USPCA by a member of the public who was deeply upset after seeing the video footage on social media. "The video footage has rightly caused shock and horror. The individual had no regard for the animal’s welfare or the damage this incident could have caused.
A spokesperson for the PSNI, said: "Police received a report on Tuesday 9th April, that a video had been posted online concerning a kitten. The boy in the video has been identified and an investigation regarding animal cruelty is now underway, being conducted by Animal Welfare at Belfast City Council. Police are also working closely with our colleagues in Council in relation to the matter.
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