Police are appealing for help following the mysterious death of a cat, which was found dead by its owner with “severe injuries”.
The cat was found in the Goldings area of Northampton and is believed to have died between Monday afternoon and Wednesday evening.
A force spokesman said: “Police are appealing for witnesses after a cat was found dead with unexplained injuries in Prentice Court, Northampton.
“It is believed the cat died sometime between 3pm on Monday, August 5, and 6pm on Wednesday, August 7.
“The cat was discovered by the owner with severe injuries which appeared to have caused its death, but it is unclear how the animal sustained them.”