Police are appealing for information after a cat was found badly injured in a garden in Caernarfon.
PC Shona Campbell said the silver tabby called Sparky went missing from the family home, near the Plas public footpath on Thursday September 9.
She said: “The cat was last seen about 4pm and was found in a neighbour’s garden about 9am the following day with an injured back leg.
“A pellet believed to be from an airgun was found in his back leg and the cat has since had its leg amputated as a result.
“I am now appealing to members of the public who might have any information regarding this incident or who have seen anyone in the area in possession of an airgun to please get in touch.”
Anyone with information can call North Wales Police on 101 or 0845 6071001 (Welsh) 0845 6071002 (English) alternatively text 66767 or Crimestoppers Wales/Cymru on 0800555111
