Shocking moment vile laughing thug punches kangaroo with broken back in the face in sick Snapchat video

SICKENING footage has emerged of a man repeatedly punching an injured kangaroo as his pal can be heard laughing at the cruel spectacle. 

The video starts with the yob in green shorts pulling the stricken animal’s head back before repeatedly smacking its face. 

The clip, which was posted to Snapchat, shows the man punching the kangaroo as it raises a paw in a desperate bid to defend itself.

But tragically collapses on the ground because it is too weak. 

The footage appears to have been shot somewhere in New South Wales, Australia.

Some social media users have speculated that the kangaroo already had a broken back.   

The video quickly went viral after circulating on social media. 

A separate post shared to Facebook names and shames the alleged perpetrators as two teenagers from New South Wales.

It was suggested the two hit the kangaroo with their car, which broke its back. 

A spokesperson for RSPCA New South Wales told the Daily Mail Australia: “We take all allegations of animal cruelty very seriously and this matter is currently under investigation.

“Everything that we can do, which is appropriate and in accordance with the law, is being done.

“Privacy and legal considerations do not allow us to provide further information at this time.” 

New South Wales Police confirmed they were investigating.

A spokesman said: “Police are aware of videos circulating on social media regarding possible acts of animal cruelty.

“Police will not tolerate violence against animals in any capacity.

“The public are reminded not to report crime via social media.”

Last week a kangaroo – named Frank – was shot through his back-right leg and was left with a hole in his neck from the tip of the arrow.

Frank was found bloody and injured at Lysterfield Park in Melbourne – an area which is said to be protected space for animals.

The poor Kangaroo was taken to Woofpurnay Veterinary Hospital, where he underwent surgery.

Frank is now in a shelter where he is being cared for while he gets back on his feet.