For the latest news from in and around Wigan sign up to the MyWigan newsletter here An investigation has been launched over reports a cat was beaten to death in Wigan.
Police officers say the animal was found dead on St James' Road, Orrell, this week. In a statement published on GMP's Wigan West Facebook page, an officer said there had been reports that the cat died as a result of injuries from being beaten.
Police have asked for anyone with information on this incident to come forward. They said: "Officers are appealing for information relating to the death of a cat on St James' Road in Orrell. "It has been reported that the cat was beaten and has died as a result of this." Officers also released a picture of the cat. Anyone with
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