Teens admit torturing and killing kittens in north-west London
The animals were found in Ruislip
Two teenagers have admitted torturing and killing two kittens in north-west London.
A 16-year-old girl and a 17-year-old boy, who can't be named for legal reasons, have been remanded into local authority care, and told not to contact each other.
The pair, also both admitted one count of possession of a knife at Ruislip Golf Course.
The court heard members of the public had seen the teenage boy in possession of an animal carrier and "became concerned" when they later saw him and the 16-year-old girl running from the scene.
Knives, blowtorches and scissors were also found at the scene, the hearing was told.
The defendants appeared in the dock flanked by security officers and spoke only to confirm their personal details and to admit the charges.
Ms Benjamin told the court evidence from the boy's phone showed he had spoken about killing cats and dogs and had searched how to kill a human.
After the kittens were found, police appealed for information and released CCTV images of suspects and an image of a black bag believed to have been used to carry the animals in.
Two other teenagers, a 16-year-old boy and a 15-year-old girl, arrested on Friday on suspicion of animal cruelty were released without charge, the Metropolitan Police said.
Judge Michael Oliver told the defendants: "As I hope is clear to you, the offences are extremely serious.
"I am not ruling out any way of dealing with you."
The teenagers will be sentenced at Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court on June 23.
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