15/05/2003

Cat killed in 'horrific' mutilation

Residents in north Belfast have expressed their disgust after a pet cat was mutilated in the driveway of its owner's home.

The one-year-old animal was found at its owner's Deerpark Road home at around 8.30am yesterday morning with all four of the legs cut off.

Police have appealed for anyone with information on the incident to contact them on 028 9065 0222 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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