Two teenagers have been charged over an alleged act of animal cruelty in Sydney's north west.
About 4.30pm on Tuesday 8 March 2023, police will allege two boys took a cat from a home on Livorno Grove, Glenwood, into a nearby clearing.
It will further be alleged the boys assaulted and killed the cat.
Officers from Riverstone Police Area Command were notified and commenced an investigation.
Following extensive inquiries, investigators arrested two boys, aged 12 and 14, at a home in Glenwood about 5pm yesterday (Tuesday 14 March 2023).
They were taken to Riverstone Police Station, where they were charged with torture, beat and cause death to animal, and dispose killed/stolen animal.
Both boys were granted strict conditional bail and are due to appear at a children's court on Tuesday 4 April 2023.
