Watch: Sickening video shows man swallowing live goldfish for 'neknominate' challenge
WARNING: The below video contains scenes of animal cruelty.
A man who was filmed swallowing a live goldfish is facing jail after being convicted of animal cruelty.
Timber merchant Daniel Challis, 24, gulped down the pet as a 'neknominate' challenge after a night of drinking.
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Pal Cheryl Stevens filmed the stunt and posted a clip on Facebook, which was spotted by the RSPCA.
The pair were both charged with causing unnecessary suffering to the animal and failing in their duty of care.
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