An Eastbourne and Polegate man laughed as they set packs of dogs on captured wild rabbits.
The pair, who filmed themselves training their dogs to chase and kill the animals, have been sentenced following an investigation by the RSPCA.
Tyler Rhys Earwalker, 19, of Shalfleet Close, Eastbourne, pleaded guilty to six offences and Liam Smith, 20, of Kensington Way, Polegate, pleaded guilty to two at Hastings Magistrates’ Court on Monday (September 30).