A 20-year-old man is facing criminal charges after allegedly throwing a kitten against a wall during an argument.

Brantford Police say the man attempted to throw the kitten at another person as the two were engaged in an argument Thursday.

The throw missed its target and the kitten hit a wall, receiving serious injuries in the process.

The kitten was surrendered to the Brant County SPCA, but died overnight.

Matthew Tremblay is charged with two animal cruelty offences.