Police want information after a cat was shot in Stoke-on-Trent
Vinnie was shot in the head by a BB gun
Last updated 17th Aug 2022
Police in Staffordshire are on the hunt for information after a cat was shot in the head by a BB gun in Stoke-on-Trent.
Police were called shortly after 9.30am on Wednesday (17 August), to a residential property off Oakwood Road, Blurton, where the cat’s owner reported the animal being hurt earlier that day.
The cat, called Vinnie, underwent emergency surgery and currently remains at the vets.
PC Mountford, of Stoke-on-Trent South Local Policing Team, said: “This is a highly distressing crime that caused serious injury to a defenceless animal.
“I would encourage anyone who knows anything about this offence to get in touch with us as soon as possible.”
Officers are currently conducting local door-to-door inquiries in the area.
Anyone with information should contact us on Facebook, Twitter, or call 101, quoting incident number 197 of 17 August.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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