18-year-old pleads guilty to kangaroo slaying

February 20 2009

Shannon Christopher Conway, an 18-year-old male from Dawesville today pleaded guilty to the charge of ill treatment to an animal under section 19-1-A of the Animal Welfare Act of Western Australia.

Conway was charged by police earlier this week in relation to an incident earlier this week, where a kangaroo was decapitated and gutted.

The magistrate has remanded Conway until 6th March.

Police continue to investigate a second 20-year-old male who has yet to be charged.

The Kangaroo was found beheaded and gutted by police officers who attended the scene on Sunday night after receiving complaints from the public.

According to the police at least two vehicles were at the scene while the incident was in progress.

The incident is the latest in a string of vicious attacks against kangaroos which appear to be becoming increasingly violent.

Anyone with information relating to any of the recent kangaroo attacks is urged to call the RSPCA on 9209 9300 or by completing an online complaints form.