Teen gets community order after tormenting swan with vape near Perth

A 16-year-old was ordered to four months of community service after forcing a vape into a swan's beak and dumping the dead bird.

Why it mattersThe sentence shows courts treat serious animal cruelty as a custodial-level offence even when the perpetrator is a minor.

AustraliaThis case reflects Western Australia's stance on animal welfare enforcement and sends a message about the consequences of cruelty caught on video.

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