A PET cat was shot and killed in a Scottish town in what police are calling a “sickening” incident.
Officers are investigating the death of the animal, which was shot with an air gun in Bridge of Allan, Stirling.
The cat was found around midday on Friday, April 5 in the Hopetoun Drive area of the town.
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The animal was taken for veterinary treatment although later died.
Inspector Andy Bushell said: “This was a sickening act that caused the death of a family pet and our thoughts are with the cat’s owners.
“Cats are legally protected from cruelty and this offence potentially also breaches the terms of being a licensed weapon holder so it is vital that we find who was responsible.
“We are asking anyone with information that could help us trace the person responsible to come forward.
“We would also like to speak to anyone with information about any other similar incidents in the area.”
Anyone who can help should contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 1815 of Saturday, April 7 2024.
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