Cat dies after being shot with air rifle in Shrewsbury
Police in Shrewsbury are investigating after a cat died from being shot with an air rifle.
The incident happened in the Conway Drive area of Telford Estate, Shrewsbury, between 7pm and 11pm on Tuesday 26th July.
The small 10 month-old black cat had an air pellet lodged in its spine following the shooting. Unfortunately the cat has died from its injuries the following day.
Officers are appealing for any witnesses who may have heard an air rifle shot or similar in the area.
Police are treating the incident as a criminal offence of animal cruelty and would like anybody with information to get in touch with West Mercia Police on 101 quoting incident 0034S of 27/07/16. Alternatively you can contact CrimeStoppers to give information anonymously on 0800 555111.
