Police in Belfast have launched an investigation after a video emerged showing to indicate a teenage boy flinging a kitten on to a garbage tip from a substantial distance.
The stunning incident is known to have taken place at a waste floor web site within the north Belfast area, with a number of youths heard within the background because the horrific act performed out.
Belfast Live studies that the teenage boy says to the digicam, “This is the way you throw a cat” earlier than hurling the helpless feline a number of metres within the course of a garbage tip.
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The young cat, which is sporting a pink collar within the video, bounces on the bottom after the throw and the video was shared extensively on social media; sparking widespread condemnation, a report being filed with Belfast City Council and a PSNI investigation.
Nora Smith, CEO of the USPCA, expressed her disgust over the incident, saying: “This was reported to the USPCA by a member of the general public who was deeply upset after seeing the video footage on social media.
“We have reported this incident to the native Council and we have now inspired the member of the general public to take action additionally.
(Image: Belfast Live)
(Image: Belfast Live)
“This poor cat is picked up like a rugby ball and hurled an extended distance. This is merciless, harmful and callous.
“The video footage has rightly precipitated shock and horror. The individual had no regard for the animal’s welfare or the harm this incident may have precipitated.
“It’s horrendous that anybody would deem it acceptable to deal with a residing creature in such a method and accomplish that for their very own leisure.
“We hope that the suitable motion is taken to make sure that we ship out a loud and clear message these acts of cruelty is not going to be tolerated.”
(Image: Belfast Live)
A spokesperson for the PSNI, stated: “Police obtained a report on Tuesday ninth April, {that a} video had been posted on-line regarding a kitten. The boy within the video has been recognized and an investigation concerning animal cruelty is now underway, being carried out by Animal Welfare at Belfast City Council. Police are additionally working carefully with our colleagues in Council in relation to the matter.”
A spokesperson for Belfast City Council, stated: “Our Animal Welfare Team have been made conscious of an incident involving a cat on 9 April. We are at the moment investigating the case and can’t remark additional whereas the investigation is ongoing.”
If you may have additional particulars of the incident you possibly can report it to by calling Belfast City Council Animal Welfare on 028 9027 0431 or e-mail particulars and any pictures or video footage to [email protected].
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