Shocking video: Man swings leashed chihuahua in the air
The video begins normally. A group of friends are walking three dogs. But just a few seconds in, the man is seen swinging a leashed chihuahua around in the air.
He does this at least four more times in the span of the 80-second video.
The shocking video was first posted on Facebook, which subsequently led to the arrest of Alfie Loft, 19, in Hertfordshire, UK.
The Hatfield Magistrates' Court heard on Aug 4 that the dog wasn't his.
The chihuahua's owner had asked Loft to take the dog for a walk after they had a few drinks at a pub.
Loft expressed his remorse as he said: "I want everyone to know that I'm really sorry and it will never happen again. I was under the influence of alcohol and I don't really remember any of it.
"I feel sickened at myself. I am absolutely disgusted."
Loft was spared jail time but was ordered to pay £250 (S$525) compensation to the owner of the dog, £85 costs and £60 victim surcharge.
He was also banned from keeping animals for two years.
Sources: Mirror Online, Telegraph
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