Cat shot in Onchan dies

Police are hunting for the person responsible for shooting a cat in Onchan on Friday.

The two and a half year old animal was injured sometime between 8am and 5.30pm in the area of Port Jack.

The cat was taken to a vet by its owner where an X-ray confirmed there was an air weapon pellet in its abdomen - it has since died.

Anyone who can help identify the person responsible has been asked to contact police as a “matter of urgency”.

Do you have information about this but wish to remain totally anonymous? Crimestoppers 0800 555 111