KOTA BARU: A man arrested for allegedly committing an indecent act against a cat in Pasir Puteh has three previous criminal offences involving drugs and housebreaking.

Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat said the 49-year-old suspect has been remanded.

He said the cat has been sent to the Veterinary Services Department to assess its injuries.

"Investigations revealed that the suspect kept 11 cats. The remaining 10 cats were taken by the police alongside a non-governmental organisation (NGO) last night.