A CAT was shot by a pellet gun in Kidderminster.

Police in Kidderminster are appealing for witnesses after a cat in the Larches Road area sustained an injury.

The incident is believed to have taken place between the evening of Thursday April 20 and the morning of Friday April 21.

Pet owners on Larches Road and the surrounding areas are warned to be vigilant regarding any suspicious activity.

Police are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident, or who may have any information.

Contact West Mercia Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 quoting incident number 313S of April 21.