18-year-old arrested in Paphos after cat found shot dead with 13 pellet wounds
An 18-year-old man was arrested in Paphos following the discovery of a cat shot dead near a local residence. The deceased cat, belonging to a 56-year-old resident, was found with 13 pellet wounds according to a post-mortem examination.
The incident came to light when the owner reported the cat's death on Sunday. Police from the animal squad and Paphos central station inspected the scene and subsequently obtained an arrest warrant for the suspect, who was apprehended on Monday.
Officers conducted a search of the suspect’s home and confiscated several items related to the case. The Paphos police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the animal's death and the alleged offenses.
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