Boy who punched a cat in viral Snapchat video in Portsmouth is given a youth caution

A YOUNG boy filmed punching a cat off a wall in a viral Snapchat video has been given a caution.
By Ben Fishwick
Published 6th Aug 2019, 11:31 BST
Updated 8th Aug 2019, 16:11 BST
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The 15-year-old was recorded in a video captioned 'Geezer' in Hewitt Road in North End back in May.

The footage shows the youngster reaching out to stroke the ginger cat, who leans forward towards him.

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But the boy pulls his hand backwards and punches the animal, knocking it backwards off the wall.

Both the boy and a pal are then seen laughing at their own vile attack.

As reported, the video went viral after being shared on Facebook and Twitter, and was published by a national newspaper.

Hampshire police confirmed on Monday the youngster was given a caution on June 19.