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Woman who microwaved kitten for attacking pet goldfish jailed for 'horrendous cruelty'

A woman who killed her kitten by cooking it in her microwave has been jailed for the "horrendous" act of cruelty.

Laura Cunliffe thought the four-month-old female puss had attacked her goldfish Barnsley, so set her microwave to five minutes and shut it in.

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