Footage shows two teenagers who the Metropolitan Police want to speak with over an “incredibly distressing incident” where two kittens were tortured and killed in Ruislip, London
MET Police appeal following the death of two kittens
Police have appealed for information after two kittens were tortured and killed. Metropolitan Police have released CCTV footage of two teenagers they want to speak to after the pair of cats were tortured and killed in west London.
The force received a report on May 3 that alleged two teenagers dismembered the animals in Ickenham Road, Ruislip. The force, which has not made any arrests so far in connection with the incident, released footage of a boy and a girl on Thursday in an appeal for the public’s help to identify them.
In the video, the pair are recorded walking down a street and then later running back the way they came. Police believe the cats were inside a black duffel bag which was carried by the young boy.
In CCTV released by the police the boy can be seen swinging the bag by his side as he walks along the suburban road with a red-haired girl by his side. Then afterwards the pair are filmed sprinting away along the middle of the road, with the teenage boy looking back over his shoulder as he runs.
A full description of the teenagers has been given by the police for any member of the public who knows them to come forward as they would like to speak to them regarding the incident.
Police Sergeant Babs Rock said: “This is an incredibly distressing incident which I know has caused concern in the local community. We are currently looking to speak with a young boy, described to be 5ft6 with short dark hair. He was wearing a dark jacket with long sleeves, with blue jeans on the day of the incident.
“He was also seen carrying a black duffel bag, which sadly is thought to have contained the kittens. We would also like to speak with the young girl, who accompanied the boy, described to be 5ft6 with long red hair.
“She was wearing a white top with black shorts. She was also carrying a purple jumper, which she later puts on to wear. If you know these two individuals then please come forward to us, we would like to speak with them as soon as possible.”
Anyone with information is urged to contact police by calling 101 using the reference CAD3355/03MAY or anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.