A man has been arrested following the killing and mutilation of a cat in Cadbury Heath after the owners of the missing pet were sent a disturbing video.
Avon and Somerset police have been investigating since the video, which appeared to show family pet Morris after he had been attacked, was reported on Saturday (Sep 28) but it is believed the beloved animal was actually killed a week ago.
Police investigations revealed similar incidents have been occurring over the past month.
A man in his 20s from the Longwell Green area has been arrested and released under investigation.
Police enquiries into the incident are continuing.
Anyone with information to help police with their enquiries is asked to contact them, on 101, quoting reference 5219224048.
The Prater family had been searching for their beloved ginger cat Morris for more than a week around Cadbury Heath, when they received the shocking video.
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