SHOCKING video footage captured at a property in Newport shows a man kicking a defenceless cat into a wall.

The footage, captured by a camera on Albert Terrace, in the Baneswell area of the city, shows two men walking down the road.

One of the men spots the dark-coloured cat sitting on the pavement and appears to say something to the other man.

The man in the green coat crosses onto the pavement, before swinging a kick at the cat, sending the animal careering into the wall with a sickening thud.

The cat then runs into the house, before the owner emerges a short while later after the two men have left the scene.

The condition of the cat is unknown at this time.

Gwent Police have confirmed that they have passed the investigation on to the RSPCA as an alleged act of animal cruelty.

In a statement, they said: "We received a report from the Newport area at around 4.30pm, Wednesday, October 19, that a cat was kicked.

"Anyone with information, including CCTV or dashcam footage, can call 101 or send us a direct message quoting log reference 2200354630.

"You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 with details."

An RSPCA Cymru spokesperson said: “This is very upsetting footage and we hope this cat is okay.

"We would urge anyone who has information about this incident to contact our national advice and cruelty line on 0300 123 4999.”