Horror as cat found mutilated with ears cut off sparking 'cat killer' fears

A loving cat owner was horrified to find their pet in a garden with his ears and face mutilated.

The shocking discovery has sparked fresh concern that a feline killer is at large. Ovie, who was not yet two years old, was found by its young owner in Caterham, near Croydon, with his ears and the side of his scalp removed on Tuesday (March 14).

A vet has reportedly since confirmed the injuries were caused by a human and that Ovie was likely injured by a sharp object. As a result, Boudicca Rising, of the South London Animal Investigation Network (Slain), has called for cat owners to be vigilant and to report as she continues the manhunt for the infamous ‘Croydon Cat Killer’, feared by residents.

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Speaking to MyLondon, Ovie’s owner, who wishes to remain anonymous, said: “I had woken up and about an hour after waking up I opened my curtains. I could tell it was Ovie and I could see he was wet and dirty. His fur is white and fluffy so I could tell something wasn’t right.

"I went downstairs and looked closer then woke my sister up. I didn’t want to look at the injuries but my sister did because she has experience with working with abused animals. She gave me this look, wrapped him in a towel and called my mum.

“There wasn’t any blood, it was more than likely done with something sharp. They had removed his ears and the side of his scalp. At first I thought it was a fox because I thought surely a human wouldn’t hurt my cat but my sister said, ‘I really don’t think this is an animal attack, it’s too clean’.”

Her mum later posted on a local community Facebook page, with other users urging her to make contact with Slain, which has continued to investigate