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Appeal after cat found injured by air weapon in Orkney

Police in Orkney are appealing for information following an incident of a cat being shot with an air weapon.

The cat was found in the School Road area of St Margaret’s Hope, around 7pm on Sunday, 17 March, 2024. It is believed the attack may have taken place earlier that day.

Sergeant Simon Hay, from Kirkwall Police Station, said: “This was a sickening act, which has left the cat with significant injuries, causing distress not only to her but the household. She remains in veterinary care and our thoughts are with her owner at this time.

“Not only are cats legally protected from cruelty, but this offence breaches the terms of being a licenced air weapon holder.

“We are appealing to anyone with information on the attack to please come forward. You can call police on 101, quoting crime reference CR/0097927/24.”

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