Cat shot with air rifle and attacked by dogs in Church Crookham
The cat was killed in the early hours of Monday (6 May).
A cat has been shot with an air rifle, before being attacked and killed by dogs, in Hampshire.
Police say it happened in the early hours of Monday (6May) on Nugent Close in Church Crookham.
It was reported that three men and three dogs were in the area at the time of the incident.
Two of the dogs have been described as being Lurcher/Greyhound-type dogs, while the other dog has been described as being a Staffordshire Bull Terrier with a white chest and paw.
The men were all wearing camouflage clothing and were in their late teens to early 20s.
Fleet Police Sergeant Geoff Hill said: “We know this incident will be concerning for the local community, however please be reassured that we are working hard to establish the exact circumstances of what took place.
“Officers are carrying out extensive enquiries in the local area. If you have any concerns or information, please don’t hesitate to speak to our officers and please get in touch if you have any information which may help with the investigation.”
Anyone with information or video footage of what happened should contact Hampshire Police quoting 44240189637.