18-year-old arrested after cat found shot dead in Paphos
Police arrested an 18-year-old in Paphos on Monday after a cat was found shot dead near its owner's home, with a post-mortem examination identifying 13 pellet wounds.
Paphos, Cyprus. An 18-year-old man was arrested after a cat was found shot dead in Paphos, police said on Tuesday.
Report and examination
A 56-year-old man reported on Sunday that he had found his cat dead near his home.
Members of the animal squad and Paphos central police station inspected the scene. A post-mortem examination found 13 pellet wounds.
Arrest and investigation
Police obtained an arrest warrant for the 18-year-old suspect as part of the investigation and arrested him on Monday.
Officers also searched his home and confiscated several items.
Paphos police are continuing their investigation into the circumstances of the animal’s death and the alleged offences.
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