Cat shot in Ipswich

Police are appealing for witnesses or information after a cat was injured in Ipswich.

At some point between 6.50pm and 7pm on Wednesday (7 July), a pet cat was shot twice in its left leg with an air rifle in Clapgate Lane.

The owner managed to remove a pellet which was partially sticking out from its leg.

Anyone with any information about this incident or who saw anything suspicious is asked to contact Suffolk police, quoting crime reference: 37/36763/21

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