The cat was found in the Hopetoun Drive area of Bridge of Allan. Image: Google Street View
A cat has died after it was shot with what is believed to be an air weapon in Bridge of Allan.
The feline was found at around midday on Friday in the Hopetoun Drive area of the town.
It was taken to a vet for treatment but later died.
Police are now appealing for information regarding the incident.
Inspector Andy Bushell said: “This was a sickening act that caused the death of a family pet and our thoughts are with the cat’s owners.
“Cats are legally protected from cruelty and this offence potentially also breaches the terms of being a licenced weapon holder so it is vital that we find who was responsible.
“We are asking anyone with information that could help us trace the person responsible to come forward.
