Police apprehend elderly man, age 71, following discovery of five kittens confined in plastic bags in Hong Kong.
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In an appalling incident, police in Hong Kong nabbed a 71-year-old man over the weekend, suspected of animal cruelty, after discovering five newborn kittens tucked inside tightly knotted plastic bags in a trash dumpster.
The arrest took place around 7 PM following an investigation, with officers also finding three adult cats in the suspect's residence. The tiny kittens were handed over to an animal care organization for treatment. The man has been granted bail and is expected to report to the police in early June for further investigation.
According to the Hong Kong Society for the Prevention of Cruelty (SPCA) to Animals, the domestic shorthair cats from the suspect's apartment near the crime scene have been transferred to them for examination and care.
The police were alerted around 10.11 AM about several kittens found in a bin situated in front of Tin Hau Temple on Yee Kuk Street in Sham Shui Po.
An unsettling trend of animal abuse cases has been unfolding in Hong Kong, with several incidents currently under investigation. For instance, in a separate case, a 34-year-old cat owner was arrested for suspected animal cruelty after two cats, one dead and one injured, were discovered to have fallen from a housing estate.
While another case involving over ten cats trapped in a storage room led to the arrest of a 44-year-old man for animal cruelty, updates on the kittens’ health and rehoming efforts remain scarce.
The Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF) endeavors to combat animal abuse through programs like the Animal Watchers Scheme, which encourages public reporting of abuse. Ongoing legislative discussions focus on implementing stricter pesticide regulations in an effort to minimize poisoning cases.
It's crucial to remember that the 34-year-old and 44-year-old suspects mentioned here are facing charges under animal cruelty laws, with penalties yet to be determined in each case.
- The arrest of a 71-year-old man over animal cruelty allegations has been covered under General-News and Crime-and-Justice sections, as five newborn kittens were found in a trash dumpster.
- The SPCA has taken in three adult cats from the suspect's apartment, adding to a series of animal abuse cases that have come to light in Hong Kong recently.
- In another incident, a cat owner was arrested for animal cruelty after two cats were found, one dead and one injured, in a housing estate, raising concerns about the treatment of animals in society.
- The Hong Kong Police Force is taking active steps to address animal abuse, with initiatives like the Animal Watchers Scheme encouraging public reporting and discussions about stricter pesticide regulations underway to prevent poisoning cases.
