Cruel teens carried out spate of horrendous animal attacks then shared vile clips to TikTok
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA cruel group of teenagers filmed a spate of horrendous animal attacks and shared them to TikTok. The gang targeted animals on their council estate in Burnley, as well as wildlife in the area, in a campaign of 'extreme cruelty'.
In one shocking clip captured by a local resident, the group spurred on a dog to attack a cat - then left it for dead. Other disgusting clips showed videos of dogs being used to attack and kill badgers, deer, rabbits and birds. READ MORE: Mum reunited with beloved dog she was forced to give up - after new owners cruelly 'neglected her and left her blind' Some of the videos - including ones of dead deer and a vicious dog attack on a rabbit - were set to music and shared to TikTok.
Marcus Leverett, 19, Ryan Hancock, 18, and another teenager - who cannot be named due to his age - have now been sentenced in court for the vile attacks.
An investigation - named Operation Ratchet - was first launched by Lancashire Police in March last year. Two boys were spotted on an estate in Burnley encourage a dog to attack a cat, the RSPCA said.
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