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15/08/2012
8-Year-Old Tries To Microwave Neighbours Cat
The RSCPA have said that an eight-year-old boy put his neighbour's cat in a microwave and turned the appliance on.
The incident happen in Rochester on Saturday. The cats owner found the animal in the microwave after hearing it being turned on.
The animal survived but may have suffered internal damage.
The RSPCA said the youth offending team at Medway Police Station and social services had been contacted but the boy was too young to face criminal charges.
RSPCA inspector Ray Bailey said: "This was an absolutely horrendous incident and all the more shocking because of the alleged involvement of such a young child."
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The incident happen in Rochester on Saturday. The cats owner found the animal in the microwave after hearing it being turned on.
The animal survived but may have suffered internal damage.
The RSPCA said the youth offending team at Medway Police Station and social services had been contacted but the boy was too young to face criminal charges.
RSPCA inspector Ray Bailey said: "This was an absolutely horrendous incident and all the more shocking because of the alleged involvement of such a young child."
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