Public assistance has been sought to identify a man allegedly involved in a disturbing act of animal cruelty in Pelawatta, after the incident was captured on CCTV.

The incident occurred at around 2.10 a.m. on Saturday (03) outside a residence in the area and involved several individuals travelling in a three-wheeler and two others on a motorcycle.

CCTV footage from a nearby house shows a man getting out of the three-wheeler and throwing an injured porcupine into a roadside drain.

The man is subsequently seen pulling the animal back onto the road and striking it with a pole before dragging it away from the location.

A complaint has been lodged with the police under reference CIB 01 137/31, while efforts are underway to establish the identity of the individual seen in the footage.

Members of the public who recognise the man or have any information that could assist the investigation have been urged to contact the Department of Wildlife Conservation’s Law Enforcement Division on 011 2888585 or provide information to the police, quoting the relevant complaint reference. (Newswire)

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