A stunning video has actually emerged of a cat being shaken off a cliff however authorities state they are positive that no criminal offense has actually been devoted.
The video, a screen recording of a video message from the Snapchat app, was shared on social networks on Tuesday, July 11.
In the clip, a boy is revealed holding the black and white cat in one arm, prior to tossing it off the cliff and into the water.
The individual taping movies the cat failing the air and striking the water prior to the video ends.
It is believed to have taken place in the Morecambe or Carnforth area of the county.
Police have actually now said they do not think a criminal activity has actually been devoted and believe the cat was already dead at the time of the occurrence.
Officers likewise state individuals have actually been targeted and threatened on social networks in cases of incorrect identity, including that any criminal behaviour will be “dealt with robustly”.
A cops representative said: “Earlier this evening we posted about a video we had been made aware of on social media which appeared to show a cat being thrown from a cliff into water and we wanted to give you an update.
“After viewing the footage, we believe this happened some time ago and that the cat was already dead at the time of the incident and while distasteful and obviously upsetting to view we are satisfied no criminal offence has been committed.
“The video has clearly attracted widespread attention and while we recognise it has caused distress and anger to many, we are also aware that some people have been targeting those shown in the video and their families and subjecting them to threats and anti-social behaviour.
“We are also aware that other people have been contacted and threatened in cases of mistaken identity. This is completely unacceptable and must stop. Any criminal behaviour we are made aware of will be dealt with robustly.”
