Four cats from same Derbyshire road die after suspected poisoning

Benji, Pixie, Rupert and Syclla were all rushed to the vets but died or had to be put to sleep. Credit: RSPCA

The RSPCA is investigating after four cats from the same road in Derbyshire died after a suspected poisoning.

The pets belonged to three families living on Patina Way in Swadlincote in Derbyshire. 

They all suddenly fell ill between Thursday (9th July) and Sunday (12th July). 

The cats - Benji, Pixie, Rupert and Syclla - were all rushed to the vets but died or had to be put to sleep.

The RSPCA believes someone may have deliberately put antifreeze down to “intentionally harm” the pets. 

Tests have been carried out on all of the cats. Investigators are asking anyone with information to come forward.

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