A MAN has been arrested after an alleged attack on two family pets in Mernda last month.
The 29-year-old Mernda man attended a police station on February 24 and was subsequently interviewed by police.
He is expected to be charged on summons with criminal damage, aggravated cruelty to animals and weapons offences.
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The arrest follows an alleged incident on Belloza Way around 4.50pm on February 16.
Police will allege a man kicked a cat before returning with a piece of wood and attacking another cat.
The second cat, aged 15, was severely injured in the incident and suffers an ongoing leg injury as a result of the attack.
Police would like to thank the community and the media for their assistance with the matter.
