Arrests made in Hull after shocking cat incident on Appleton Road
Police believe incident to be isolated
Three individuals have been arrested in Hull after reports emerged of a cat’s tail being posted through a letterbox on Appleton Road.
The incident, reported on 18th September, prompted an immediate investigation involving CCTV review, forensic analysis, and house-to-house enquiries.
Neighbourhood Policing Inspector Lucy Kevan addressed community concerns, assuring residents that the police believe this to be an isolated incident among people known to each other.
A 37-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of malicious communications, criminal damage, and failing to prevent unnecessary suffering to an animal.
Additionally, a 47-year-old man was arrested for assault, malicious communications, criminal damage, and failing to prevent unnecessary suffering to an animal.
A 75-year-old's arrest was made on suspicion of witness intimidation, harassment, malicious communications, and failing to prevent unnecessary suffering to an animal.
All those arrested remain in police custody as investigations continue.
Hull residents can expect further updates as the situation progresses.