A cat has been left with “significant” injuries after being shot with an air weapon in Orkney.
Officers said the cat was found in the School Road area of St Margaret’s Hope, around 7pm on Sunday, March 17.
The cat was left with “significant” injuries and remains in veterinary care for further treatment.
Police believe the “sickening” attack may have taken place earlier that day.
The force urged anyone with information to come forward adding that the incident has caused distress to the car and her owners.
The cat was found in the School Road area of St Margaret’s Hope, around 7pm on Sunday, 17 March, 2024. It is believed the attack may have taken place earlier that day.
Sergeant Simon Hay, from Kirkwall Police Station, said: “This was a sickening act, which has left the cat with significant injuries, causing distress not only to her but the household. She remains in veterinary care and our thoughts are with her owner at this time.
“Not only are cats legally protected from cruelty, but this offence breaches the terms of being a licenced air weapon holder.
“We are appealing to anyone with information on the attack to please come forward. You can call police on 101, quoting crime reference CR/0097927/24.”
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