Murrumbidgee Police District officers arrested a man at home in Coleambally over the weekend for alleged animal cruelty offences. Photo: Shri Gayathirie Rajen.
A 20-year-old man is set to face court after being charged over alleged animal cruelty offences in the Riverina.
Murrumbidgee Police District officers started their investigation in April following reports of alleged acts of animal cruelty at Coleambally late last year.
Following inquiries, police arrested the 20-year-old at about 8:55 am yesterday (5 May) at a home on Willin Road, Coleambally.
He was taken to Darlington Point Police Station and charged with recklessly beating, killing animals and torturing, killing, and causing prolonged suffering to animals.
He was given conditional bail to appear before Griffith Local Court on Wednesday, 15 May.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000. Information is treated in strict confidence.
The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
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