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A 21-year-old man from Broken Hill has been formally accused of multiple animal cruelty offenses after disturbing videos surfaced online.

Police in the Far West region of New South Wales launched an investigation after becoming aware of the footage on Sunday, March 30.

The videos, shared widely on social media, allegedly depicted various acts of cruelty inflicted upon both farm animals and native wildlife.

One video reportedly showed the kicking of a young goat, while another showed the repeated punching and body slamming of a kangaroo.

Authorities from the Barrier Police District and the Rural Crime Prevention Team conducted a joint investigation into the matter.

Their efforts led to the execution of a search warrant at a residence in Broken Hill on Tuesday, April 1, at approximately 4:00 pm.

Following the search, the 21-year-old man was apprehended.

He has since been issued a Court Attendance Notice for five counts relating to the torture, beating, and causing prolonged suffering to animals.

A senior police officer from Broken Hill said that the police acted promptly upon learning about the videos and immediately commenced an investigation.

The officer emphasised the charges laid reflect the evidence gathered during the investigation, particularly the content of the social media videos.

Police are currently seeking any additional information the public may have regarding the videos.

While their investigation has not yet indicated the involvement of other individuals, they urge anyone with relevant details to contact CrimeStoppers or Broken Hill police5.

The police have also cautioned against any acts of vigilantism towards the accused, stating that such actions would be dealt with swiftly.

The case is now proceeding through the judicial system, and the man is scheduled to appear before the Broken Hill Local Court on Tuesday, May 13.