Police have arrested a man from Carnforth after a social media video surfaced appearing to show animal cruelty to a cat.
Earlier today, police said that they believed that no crime had been committed after a social media video – which Beyond Radio has seen - was circulated that appeared to show a cat being thrown into water in a quarry.
Officers investigating had originally said that they believed the cat wasn’t alive at the time of the incident, which they thought happened some time ago, and were satisfied no criminal offence had been committed.
However now, having reviewed the footage, an 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty and is in custody.
In a statement, a spokesperson said: ‘’Having reviewed the footage and conducted further enquiries, an investigation is underway and we will be speaking to a man in connection with animal cruelty offences.
‘’We are aware some people have targeted those shown in the video and their families and subjected them to threats and anti-social behaviour. We would remind people any criminal behaviour will be dealt with robustly.’’


Police issue quicksand warning after riverbank danger for school pupils in Lancaster
Lancaster animal shelter launches 'Big Build' fundraiser to help save charity
LISTEN: Morecambe "definitely submitting a bid" to become first UK Town of Culture
Heysham Port upgrade blamed for traffic chaos 'trapping residents in their homes'
LISTEN: Tourism champs hail Eden Project and Tour de France as huge for Morecambe Bay area
Donation helps college pan ability football team to play in national championships
LISTEN: Meet the new manager of the Midland Hotel in Morecambe
LISTEN: Main contractor to build Eden Project Morecambe to be announced this month
£1.2m of funding for flood defence schemes in Lancaster district announced
Morecambe Bay hospital trust unveils new painless blood test
Thousands raised to help boost return of Lancaster Music Festival
High street computer games shop in Lancaster closes down
LISTEN: Carnforth actor wins Hollywood and Paris awards for horror film role
"1600 potholes repaired last week" says councillor as roads debate rumbles on
Burger King takeaway in Lancaster city centre closes down
Morecambe lifeboat crew reunite dog lost on sands with owner
New Morrisons Daily supermarket opens in Morecambe
Council investigate after derelict food trailer found dumped in Lancaster layby
Man charged after pedestrian died in Morecambe hit and run
LISTEN: We go out on Pothole Patrol in Morecambe

