A Merseyside man has been banned from keeping animals for five years after he beat a puppy so badly it had to be put down.
The eight-week-old dog was found on the floor at a house in Wavertree with a broken spine and ribs.
Daniel Irvine, 19, pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering by subjecting it to the violent attack.
He was banned him from keeping animals, and given a 12-month supervision order at Liverpool Magistrates' Court.
He was also order to pay £200 court costs.
'Horrific ordeal'
A post-mortem examination on the dog revealed evidence of previous injuries, including bleeding on the brain and widespread bruising.
The 19-year-old, of Stourvale Road in Halewood, said he did not intend to harm the dog and that the injuries were the result of an accident.
RSPCA inspector Claire Cain said: "This was a shocking case of cruelty against a young, vulnerable animal. "This puppy's injuries were so severe it had to be put to sleep to end its suffering.
"I can't imagine the pain and distress it must have endured as a result of its horrific ordeal."
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