Cat dies after being shot in sickening incident on residential Scots street

A cat has died after being shot on a residential street in Stirling.

Police have launched a probe after the sickening incident happened on Hopetoun Drive in Bridge of Allan at around 1pm on Thursday, 4 April,

The beloved family pet was rushed to a veterinarian for treatment but sadly could not be saved. Officers from Police Scotland are now appealing for information following the horrifying incident.

Inspector Andy Bushell said: “This was a sickening act that caused the death of a family pet and our thoughts are with the cat’s owners. Cats are legally protected from cruelty and this offence potentially also breaches the terms of being a licenced weapon holder so it is vital that we find who was responsible.

“We are asking anyone with information that could help us trace the person responsible to come forward. We would also like to speak to anyone with information about any other similar incidents in the area.”

Anyone who can help should contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 1815 of Sunday, April 7, 2024.

The Scottish SPCA was asked for further comment.

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