Bricket Wood: Cat injured after being shot with air pellets

The incident took place in the Rowan Close area between Friday, September 1, and Monday, September 4.

The "nasty injuries" included a displaced hip, with the animal now requiring surgery.

Hertfordshire police have appealed for witnesses to come forward.

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PC Joanna Busch said: "Our enquiries are continuing, and I am urging anyone with information to please come forward.

“The cat was taken to the vets and suffered some nasty injuries, including a displaced hip, and now requires surgery.

“Did you see what happened, or have any further information to assist our investigation?

"Please email me with any information at joanna.busch@herts.police.uk.”

Information can also be reported online at www.herts.police.uk/ro/report or by calling the police's non-emergency number 101, quoting crime reference 41/71054/23.

Anonymous information can be given by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via crimestoppers-uk.org.