POLICE are asking for witnesses after a third cat in two years was shot at close range using an air weapon in Bridgerule.

The incident is believed to have occurred on Sunday, February 12, between the hours of 2pm and 5pm.

The black domestic, shorthair cat called Felix sustained severe injuries after being shot with an air weapon at close range.

This is the third incident within the last two years in Bridgerule involving a cat being shot with an air weapon.

Felix is currently being treated at the vets for his injuries.

If anyone witnessed or has any information regarding the incident they are asked to contact the police on the non-emergency line 101 or email [email protected] quoting the log reference number CR/010690/17