A 13-year-old schoolboy has been charged in connection with the alleged stabbing of a hedgehog.
We told you of the shocking incident earlier this week, where the animal was allegedly stabbed through its eye and body, dying as a result of its injuries.
Local animal group Motherwell District Wildlife Protection said she "suffered terribly" as police and North Lanarkshire Council investigated.
The teenage pupil has now been charged in connection with wildlife crime offences.
The incident occurred on Tuesday, May 18.
A police sopkesman told Lanarkshire Live: "A 13-year-old boy has been charged in connection with alleged wildlife crime offences following the death of a hedgehog which had been found injured at a high school in North Lanarkshire on Tuesday, May 18.
"He is the subject of a report to the Scottish Children's Reporters Administration."
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