Crime & Safety

Man Argued with Girlfriend, Hanged Cat by Shoe String: Report

The man is facing animal cruelty charges in relation to the incident.

A man in Hartford is accused of hanging a cat by a shoe string after an argument with his girlfriend, according to police. NBC Connecticut reports police responded to an animal cruelty complaint on Jan. 19 that turned into a domestic disturbance complaint.

The cat was reportedly assaulted several times and found cold and unresponsive but survived the attack.

Carlos Trinidad, 31, is accused of tampering with evidence and animal cruelty.

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