Teenager charged over ‘online video of cat being kicked’

An 18-year-old man will be reported to the Procurator Fiscal in connection with wildlife crime offences.

Teenager charged over ‘online video of cat being kicked’ SNS Group

A teenager has been charged after a video was reportedly shared online of a cat being kicked.

Police said an 18-year-old man will be reported to the Procurator Fiscal in connection with wildlife crime offences.

The incident is alleged to have taken place in Erskine, Renfrewshire.

On Monday, a force spokesperson said: “Police in Renfrew were made aware of a video circulating on social media of a man kicking a cat in Erskine. 

“An 18-year-old man has been charged in connection with wildlife crime offences and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal. 

“The cat is safe and well.”

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