A REDDITCH pet owner has been left in shock after discovering her young cat was shot with an air weapon.

The Church Hill resident’s 14 month old blue Burmese feline was left in a critical condition following the attack.

The owner had been away on Sunday, August 2 between 11am and 13.25pm when neighbours discovered the injured pet and took it to a local veterinary surgery.

PC Jon Watts said:"This is an awful and cowardly attack on a defenceless animal. I would be very keen to hear from anyone who is able to assist with the investigation."

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 extension 4188 quoting crime reference number 22DF/55224A/15.