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The cat was foundin the Hopetoun Drive space of Bridge of Allan at noon on Friday, April 5.
Police Scotland’s Inspector Andy Bushell stated: “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 we find who was responsible.
“We are asking anyone with information that could help us trace the person responsible to come forward. We would also like to speak to anyone with information about any other similar incidents in the area.”
Anyone who can assist ought to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident quantity 1815 of Sunday April 7.