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This sickening footage shows Blackpool beach donkeys being abused - with one receiving a 'flying' kung-fu-style kick to the stomach.
The world-famous donkeys would spend their days delighting children with traditional beach treks at the Lancashire seaside resort.
But while they appeared to be being well looked after, they were actually receiving shocking abuse "behind the scenes", the RSPCA says.
They would suffer violent blows and whipping in their stables at night.
The poor animals were also living in filthy conditions - with two of them later having to be put down on a vet's advice due to "ongoing health issues".