A man will face a Sydney court today after allegedly injuring native birds in a suitcase in Sydney's east yesterday.
About 5.30pm (Saturday 18 January 2025), police were called Anzac Parade, Malabar, following reports of animal abuse.
Officers attached to Eastern Beaches Police Area Command arrived and were told a man had allegedly used fishing line to catch two native birds before putting them in a suitcase and leaving the scene.
Following inquiries, police attended a home at the same location where they located the two injured birds in an animal carrier.
Both birds were taken to a Sydney vet in stable conditions where they are undergoing treatment.
Police arrested a 61-year-old man at the home before taking him to Maroubra Police Station.
The man was charged with commit an act of cruelty upon an animal and harm or attempt to harm a protected animal.
He was refused bail to appear before Parramatta Local Court today (Sunday 19 January 2025).
Police will allege in court the man shook the suitcase that contained the two native birds – both Long Billed Corellas – resulting in their injuries.
