Police are appealing for information following animal cruelty incident in Ballycastle

Police in Coleraine are appealing for information, following a report of a cat caught in a trap in the Carey Mill area of Ballycastle on Thursday, 18th May.

Chief Inspector McIldowney said: “Police received a report of a cat caught in an illegal Gin Trap, in the Carey Mill area of the town, at approximately 7.30am yesterday.

“The cat was found alive and transferred to a local vet, but subsequently had to be put to sleep due to injuries sustained.