POLICE are appealing for information after a cat was shot and killed in a sickening incident in Great Bentley.
Roger, who had been a much loved family pet for 15 years, was shot outside a property in Wick Road.
CCTV of the incident shows the cat convulsing after being shot. A purpose-built lamping vehicle, believed to be a Kubota, then pulled up and two people got out.
The video shows one of the them stamping on the cat, before picking up his body and throwing him in a nearby field.
Officers suspect that Roger was shot with a .22 rifle, or a similar weapon.
Investigating officer PC Rebecca Hanlon said: "This is a sickening incident where an innocent family pet has been killed.
"I'm appealing for anyone who has any information to get in touch so that I can bring those responsible to justice."
- Roger is believed to have been shot with a .22 rifle
The horrifying incident happened at 11.30pm on April 20. Details have only just been released.
Anyone with any information is urged to contact PC Hanlon at Clacton police station on 101.
- The incident took place in Wick Road
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