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⚠️ THREW A CAT OFF OF A BALCONY FOR SNAPCHAT LIKES Perhaps someone could have a chat with him and explain the error of his ways? 🚨 CONVICTED | Callum Palmer, 19, from Fishponds, Bristol BS16 – callously threw a cat from a balcony by his tail for Snapchat likes. Palmer’s sickening attack on the male cat, named Apollo, was filmed during a drinking session and uploaded to Snapchat. The 11-second clip showed Palmer on the outdoor balcony of a flat in the Kingswood area of Bristol, where Apollo was sitting. He was filmed leaning down to stroke the friendly cat, who rolled onto his back to be petted. Palmer then crouched down and said “I love cats” – before grabbing the animal by his tail and flinging him over the balcony and into the air. Apollo could be seen rotating several times in the air, before being heard landing about two seconds later on a shed about 20ft from the balcony, which had sharp nails sticking out of the roof. After the video was posted to Snapchat, it was reported to the RSPCA. Inspector Kim Walters began an investigation to identify the person and cat in the clip. After Palmer was identified he was interviewed, and confirmed where the offence took place. Inspector Walters visited the address and located the shed. She also tracked down Apollo, who lived on the same street. His owner had been unaware of what happened, and agreed to let a vet examine him to ensure he had not been injured. The vet made a report that said: “In my opinion the cat in the video suffered sudden, intense and severe fear, anxiety and pain. “The cat is likely to have suffered from bruising for at least two to three days after the event. Depending on what injuries were sustained this suffering could have been a number of weeks. “The perpetrator had a callous disregard for the cat’s well-being. “The incident appears to have occurred purely for entertainment. “Having inflicted violent trauma upon the cat I have seen no evidence to suggest that the perpetrator did anything to assist the cat, despite knowing that it was likely to be injured.” Palmer was said to be "remorseful". Insp Walters added: “Animals feel pain and distress just like we do, and always deserve to be shown kindness and compassion.” Sentencing | 12 month community order; two-month alcohol abstinence order; £500 costs. Banned from keeping animals for seven years but can appeal after five years. Source UKACF.