Police and the RSPCA have been made aware of a Facebook post depicting a video of animal cruelty. As a result of this information, on Saturday the 1st March 2014, police conducted a search in Somerset.

As a result of the search kittens were placed into the care of the RSPCA. Police have interviewed a youth who they believe is responsible and will proceed against the youth under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act for animal cruelty offences.

Anyone with any information are requested to contact Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000, or the Burnie Police Station on (03) 64345211.