Serious animal cruelty charges at Worongary, QLD

Police have charged a Reedy Creek man in relation to the alleged killing of multiple kangaroos and wallabies at Worongary last weekend.

Extensive investigations were conducted and found a Nissan Patrol allegedly drove through San Fernando Drive, Harry Mills Drive and The Pinnacle between September 8 to 10 in a manner to intentionally kill or cause serious injury to animals.

An 18-year-old man has been charged with one count each of serious animal cruelty and driving without due care as well as three counts of fraud.

He is due to appear in Southport Magistrates Court on October 12.

Police investigations are continuing.

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