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Herts Police launch witness and information appeal as cat inured after being shot with air pellets

By Layth Yousif   14th Sep 2023

Witness and information appeal after cat injured. A file picture of a lovable kitty. CREDIT: Unsplash
Witness and information appeal after cat injured. A file picture of a lovable kitty. CREDIT: Unsplash

Witness and information appeal after cat injured

Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a cat was injured in Bricket Wood.

The incident occurred sometime between Friday, September 1 and Monday, September 4 in the Rowan Close area, when it was reported that a cat was shot with air pellets. 

PC Joanna Busch, from the Safer Neighbourhood Team, said: "Our enquiries are continuing, and I am urging anyone with information to please come forward.

"The cat was taken to the vets and suffered some nasty injuries, including a displaced hip, and now requires surgery. 

"Did you see what happened, or have any further information to assist our investigation? Please email me with any information at [email protected]." 

You can also report information online at herts.police.uk/report, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat at herts.police.uk/contact or call the non-emergency number 101, quoting crime reference 41/71054/23.

     

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