Police appeal after pet cat shot in Horsham

Police have put out an appeal for information after a cat died after being shot in Horsham.
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The cat - Blue - had to be put down by a vet after he was seriously injured with a bullet hole in his back.

His owners Karen, Darren and Kayley Newell have been left distraught and are urging other pet owners to be vigilant.

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Police say the injured cat was found by his owners shortly after 10pm on Monday (August 2) outside an address in Eversfield Road, Horsham.

A spokesman said: “Witnesses or anyone with information about the incident is asked to report it to the police online or call 101 and quote serial 1383 of 02/08.”

The shooting came just days after a swan was shot dead and another seriously injured in Southwater.