A CAT has been left with serious injuries after being shot with an air rifle in the Augusta Park area of the town.
The incident occurred on Lords Way between 4pm and 4.15pm on Monday, 30 October.
Hampshire Police are asking anyone who saw or heard anything relating to the shooting between those times or who have concerns about the inhumane use of air rifles to contact them on 101 as soon as possible.
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