Man nabbed after video shows kitten being flung at wall

 The viral video clip showed a man repeatedly throwing a kitten against a wall at a self-service laundry.

The Selangor veterinary services department said the man was detained after an inspection was made following public complaints. (Rawpixel pic)

SHAH ALAM:

 A man has been detained on suspicion of abusing a kitten at a self-service laundry in Kajang after a 59-second video went viral on social media showing a man repeatedly throwing a kitten against a wall and a mattress.

The man, believed to be in his 40s, was detained after the Selangor veterinary services department conducted an inspection following public complaints.

Preliminary investigations indicated that the incident took place at about 3.40am yesterday, the department said. The kitten and a mobile phone believed to belong to the suspect were seized for further examination and investigation. - FMT