23/09/2019

Appeal As Cat Shot Dead In Co Down

Police are appealing for information after a cat was shot dead in Kilkeel, County Down.

A woman living on the Carrigenagh Road awoke this morning, Monday 23 September, to discover her pet cat had been shot and died during the night.

Anyone who was in the area between 7pm on Sunday evening and 7am this morning is urged to contact police.

A spokesperson said: "Did you notice anything suspicious?

"Do you have any CCTV or dash cam footage?"

Information can be passed on via non-emergency line 101 quoting reference 810 of 23/09/19.



(JG/CM)

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