Investigation after cat killed in Barnsley

CCTV has been released of three men police would like to speak to

Author: Jaimielee RendallPublished 9th May 2023

An investigation is underway after two dogs killed a cat in its owner's garden in Barnsley.

Police say at about 9.20pm on Wednesday 5 April, three men were walking three dogs on leads in West Street, Darfield. They approached a gate, letting two of the dogs off their leads and into the garden.

The two dogs attacked a cat in the garden before the three men ran off with the third dog, shortly followed by the other two. Loki sadly died shortly after.

Detectives say inquiries are ongoing, but have released CCTV of people they would like to speak to.

Anyone with any information is being asked to get in touch with South Yorkshire Police.

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