Police are searching for witnesses after a member of the public reported that their cat had been shot with an air rifle in Ross-on-Wye.

The incident is believed to have occurred on Monday 16th August at around 7.30pm on Middleton Avenue. There is a large field at the rear of the properties but it is not known where the cat was at the time of the incident and police say that they have had no one come forward with any information as yet.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact West Mercia Police on 101 using reference – 00221_I_17082021