Two youngsters arrested after dying of 2 kittens in north-west London

Two youngsters were arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty in reference to the deaths of 2 kittens in London, the Metropolitan police have mentioned.

A 16-year-old boy and a 15-year-old girl have been arrested on Friday on the subject of an incident in Ruislip, north-west London, on 3 May. The pair stay in custody, the power added.

The Met mentioned in a commentary: “This incident caused great distress in the area and we thank the community for their willingness to share information that aided our investigation.”

Police up to now mentioned they won a record from a member of the general public alleging that two youngsters had dismembered two kittens on Ickenham Road.

There were different assaults on animals within the space, together with on swans and geese centered by means of catapults, the power has mentioned. However, those have been believed to be separate incidents.

Police have written to oldsters by means of native faculties to boost consciousness about animal cruelty, and to invite folks to talk to their kids in regards to the assaults.