Family release image after cat shot in head

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A pet owner has released an image of her cat after he was shot in the head.

Leigh Robinson hopes the graphic image of two-year-old Mr Pickles, known as Pickle, will lead to the person responsible being brought to justice.

Pickle the cat with Merlin before the incident Credit: BPM

Leigh, who lives off Fosse Road in Leicester, said she was heartbroken when she first saw her injured pet.

The 38-year-old support co-ordinator at a Leicester hostel, said:

Pickle was shot between the eyes Credit: BPM

Leigh, who lives with her 38-year-old husband Jim, and six-year-old daughter Evlyn, said the vet hopes Pickle will survive.

She said:

Leigh said that her daughter Evlyn was unable to look at Pickle due to his horrific injuries.

Leigh said she realised Pickle had be shot after finding him sitting motionless in the garden after being out all night on Sunday night.