Cat shot with air rifle

A cat has been shot with an air rifle in the village of Fleckney. Police believe the incident took place sometime on Wednesday, May 1. The injury was discovered when the cat returned home in Forge Close in the village in discomfort. The owner of the cat took it to the vets and was told it had a pellet wound. Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the shooting or knows the person responsible to contact them. Anyone with any information is asked to call PC Emma Hardwick on 101. Alternatively, people can contact Crimestoppers, which is free and anonymous, on 0800 555 111.