Firework taped to kitten's back

Toffee's owner Elizabeth Swale was "disgusted"

A kitten is recovering after a firework was taped to his back and ignited.

Toffee suffered serious burns to his back, one side of his body and his ear.

The 12-week-old kitten was found by his owner's granddaughter in Everton, Liverpool, with the firework still attached to its back.

Elizabeth Swale, Toffee's owner, said: "I couldn't believe what had happened - I was shocked and disgusted that someone could do this to Toffee."

He was treated at the Everton PDSA PetAid Hospital.

The vet who treated Toffee, Emma Rayner, said: "The burn to his back was very deep and must have been extremely painful.

"He has recovered well but we are keeping a close eye on his back, it is unlikely his fur will ever grow again."