A police investigation has been launched after an evil yob blasted two cats with a crossbow in Kingussie - killing one and badly injuring a second. The surprising incidents occurred between Monday, July 18, and Friday, July 22, within the Kerrow Drive space of the Highlands city.
We beforehand informed how pet proprietor Jim McLean was horrified to seek out the household’s 10-year-old cat with a nine-inch bolt lodged in his neck after being lacking for 2 days. The ginger moggy, named Nuke, was rushed to the vet who was shocked that he had survived the sick assault.
The dart was shot by the cat’s shoulder blades and between his lungs - dodging his coronary heart and backbone by simply inches. Jim, 52, fears the assault was deliberate resulting from Nuke’s pleasant and affectionate behaviour.
He informed how neighbours within the space are actually scared to let their cats out within the space over fears they may be focused by the twisted yob accountable.
Police Scotland have now confirmed that a second cat was additionally focused in the identical method however tragically misplaced its life. An investigation to catch the sick offender stays ongoing with police interesting for assist from the general public.
Sergeant Craig McGhee mentioned: “We're desperate to hint whoever was chargeable for these assaults and I'm interesting to members of the area people to help us with figuring out these concerned.
“If anybody noticed something suspicious across the time of this incident or has data that might assist with our ongoing enquiries then please get in contact.
“You possibly can contact officers by way of 101, quoting incident quantity 2421 of Friday, 22 July, 2022, or make a name anonymously to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
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