An animal cruelty investigation has been launched by police over reviews that a wild rabbit was ‘smashed’ to demise with a cinder block.
The alarming incident allegedly befell on Garthee Street in Aberdeen on Tuesday night.
Native reviews declare a bunch of younger youngsters had been seen ‘appearing suspiciously’ within the space close to an upturned purchasing basket.
Eyewitnesses reported seeing the youths ’intentionally’ kill the animal with a brick after managing to entice it within the service.
Police Scotland have confirmed they're investigating.
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A power spokesperson mentioned: “Officers in Aberdeen acquired a report of animal cruelty on Tuesday, 24 Might, following the demise of a rabbit on Garthdee Street.
“Enquiries are ongoing, and anybody with info is requested to name 101, or info might be handed to Crimestoppers anonymously."
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