Disturbing twist in case of 'sickening' video of kittens stoned to death
WARNING - DISTURBING CONTENT: An 11-year-old is among a group of youths identified by police as those responsible for a 'sickening' video showing a kitten being stoned to death.
New Zealand police confirmed they have located the alleged culprits, who are aged between 11 and 16 years old, and are now being questioned over the incident before being referred to the Invercargill Youth Services team for appropriate action.
The graphic video shows a teenage girl throwing the kitten on the ground before repeatedly tossing large pieces of concrete towards it, eventually crushing the cat.
The footage was posted on animal rights group Pawjustice's Facebook page in an attempt to identify those responsible.
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Police said they have worked with the SPCA to remove three further kittens from the home of one of the offenders who will now be seen to by vets before being re-homed.
Police said the clip had "sickened" staff and thanked the public for helping identify the youths.
