A man’s preparing to front court in NSW today charged with allegedly running over and mutilating several kangaroos.
Police launched an investigation into the animal cruelty in September after finding CCTV of an unknown vehicle deliberately running over kangaroos in Running Stream, 60km north of Lithgow.
Following extensive inquiries, police tracked down and charged a 20-year-old Balgowlah Heights man last Friday.
“Police will allege in court the man deliberately ran down several adult and baby kangaroos before mutilating the body of one of the animals,” NSW Police said.
The man has been charged with torture, beat and seriously injure animal, recklessly beat and seriously injure animal, and driver not disclose identity of driver/passenger as required.
He was issued a future court attendance notice to appear before Manly Local Court today.
