Investigation launched in Stockton after cat shot with air rifle

An investigation is underway after a pet cat in Stockton died, when it was shot with an air rifle

Author: Ellie KumarPublished 21st Jul 2025

An investigation is underway after a pet cat in Stockton died, when it was shot with an air rifle.

Police say four-year-old Dobby was seen by residents in the Aiskew Grove area around 7.30pm on Friday, clearly in distress.

His owners found him near the junction of Aiskew Grove and Kipling Grove the next morning.

The white cat with distinctive grey tips to his ears later died from his injuries.

Cleveland police are investigating, and say they "would urge anyone with information or any relevant doorbell dash cam or private CCTV to contact Cleveland Police on the 101 number quoting ref 135794."

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