11/11/2013

Man Jailed For Attempting To Kill Neighbours' Cat

A man who attempted to kill his neighbours' cat in Hereford has been sentenced to 20 weeks in prison.

Karl Dyke, 52, admitted trying to murder the Siamese cat in July.

Michael and Tracey Lawrence saw Dyke dangling the cat from a rope in his shed.

The cat was not injured in the incident.

(CD/IT)

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