A man has been charged following an investigation into alleged animal cruelty on Sydney’s North Shore.
Detectives attached to North Shore Police Area Command commenced an investigation after members of the public had located injured birds in the vicinity of Green Street, Cremorne.
Investigators were told between April 2025 and September 2026, members of the public found a number of brush turkeys that appeared to have allegedly been shot with an arrow and ball bearings.
On each occasion, the birds were taken to a wildlife hospital and euthanised due to the injuries sustained.
Following inquiries, about 7.30am yesterday (Monday 2 November 2026), investigators executed a search warrant at an address on Green Street, Cremorne.
During the search warrant, officers allegedly located and seized two slingshots and a number of metal ball bearings.
A 56-year-old man was arrested and taken to Chatswood Police Station where he was charged with three counts of recklessly beat and seriously injure animal and two counts of possess or use a prohibited weapon without permit.
He was granted conditional bail to appear before Manly Local Court on Thursday 26 November 2026.
