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We’re appealing for information about an injured cat near Cropton, Pickering.
It happened overnight between Saturday 17 August and Sunday 18 August 2024 and the injured cat returned home.
A vet later confirmed that the cat appeared to have been shot by a shot gun cartridge as it had numerous pellets within its body.
The cat survived and is recovering while being cared for by its owners.
We’re appealing for information about the incident.
Please email [email protected] if you have any information that could help our investigation.
Alternatively, you can call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for Louise Neville-Beck, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website.
Please quote reference 12240153064 when passing on information.