Police are appealing for information after a cat was fatally shot — reportedly with a crossbow.
An Avon and Somerset police spokesman said yesterday (May 4): "Last week we were contacted by a cat owner from Mangotsfield who said their pet had been injured.
"They reported that they believed it had been shot with a crossbow at some point between 12.30pm on Wednesday, April 28, and 6.15am the following morning.
"The cat was taken to a vets and sadly died."
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The attack is believed to have taken place in the Royal Road area.
The force spokesman added: "Anyone with information that could assist our enquiries is asked to call 101 and give reference number 5221092158."
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