Pet cat killed in washing machine

A woman killed a cat by putting it in a washing machine after arguing with her boyfriend, a court has heard.

Diane Hannon, 42, from Old Colwyn, Conwy, put the deaf cat, called Paws, on a full cycle after an argument with her boyfriend, who owned the pet.

The six-year-old cat suffered a heart attack, severe burns and loss of fur.

Hannon admitted causing unnecessary suffering and cruelly ill-treating an animal and was warned by Llandudno magistrates that she may face jail.