ANIMAL cruelty inspectors and Exmouth police are eager to find the cause of serious injuries to a cat in Littleham.

ANIMAL cruelty inspectors and Exmouth police are eager to find the cause of 'serious injuries' to a cat in Littleham.

Last Thursday night, between 10pm and 11pm, a cat near Village Close and The Green lost a leg.

Littleham Police Community Support Officer Nikki Payne said: "The cat suffered a serious injury which resulted in the animal losing a leg.

"This is not the first incident involving injury to cats in the area and both police and RSPCA are keen to discover the cause."

If you have any information contact Nikki on: (08452) 777444 or call anonymously on crimestoppers on: (0800) 555111.