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Three arrested in Hull after cat's tail posted through letterbox
Overview
Humberside Police have launched an investigation and arrested three people after a cat's tail was reportedly posted through a letterbox on Appleton Road in Hull on 18 September.
Key points
- An incident occurred on Appleton Road in Hull where a cat's tail was apparently posted through a letterbox.
- A 37-year-old woman and two men, aged 47 and 75, were arrested by Humberside Police.
- All three suspects were arrested on suspicion of malicious communications and failing to prevent the causing of unnecessary suffering to an animal.
- The 47-year-old man was additionally arrested on suspicion of assault and criminal damage, while the 75-year-old man was also arrested for witness intimidation and harassment.
- Police have reassured the community that they believe the incident to be isolated.