A cat has been shot with an air rifle.

Eleven-year-old Tiggy was shot in the leg in the Downswood area of Maidstone.

The incident happened around September 12 but has only just been reported to police after a vet's X-ray revealed a plastic air rifle pellet embedded in Tiggy’s hind leg, causing him distress.

Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Mike Kingwell of the Rural Neighbourhood Team on 01622 604392 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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