Animal died 'after being given drink'

Allegations that a kangaroo or wallaby died after being given drink at a birthday disco were being investigated by Irish police today.

By The Newsroom

Published 19th Oct 2010, 15:42 BST

Updated 19th Oct 2010, 20:29 BST

The marsupial was let loose among more than 150 revellers dancing at the Clarion Hotel in Dublin for a prank.