Police are appealing for information after a pet cat was shot with what is believed to be a pellet gun.

Three-year-old Merlin, was hit by the pellet sometime between 1am and 11am on Sunday, April 5 close to his home in Blinney Road, Allhallows.

Vets fear that, as a result of the wound, one of his front legs may have to be amputated as he has lost feeling in it.

PC Taylor said: "We take incidents such as this very seriously. This was a mindless act of violence against a defenceless animal and I would encourage anyone who knows about this incident or knows of people using pellet guns in this way to contact Kent Police."

Anyone with information about this incident should contact Kent Police in Medway on 01634 891005 or call Kent CrimeStoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.