Morecambe Police to prosecute animal abusers

The Issue

Petition to get Morecambe police to do the right thing! A video that has been shared of an individual throwing a poor feline off a cliff (presumed to be already deceased, but no proof of this- just what the guilty party have said!) The police say it happened ‘some time ago’ We don’t care how long ago! 

This is their statement; 

Earlier this evening we posted about a video we had been made aware of on social media which appeared to show a cat being thrown from a cliff into water and we wanted to give you an update.

After viewing the footage, we believe this happened some time ago and that the cat was already dead at the time of the incident and while distasteful and obviously upsetting to view we are satisfied no criminal offence has been committed.

The video has clearly attracted widespread attention and while we recognise it has caused distress and anger to many, we are also aware that some people have been targeting those shown in the video and their families and subjecting them to threats and anti-social behaviour. We are also aware that other people have been contacted and threatened in cases of mistaken identity. This is completely unacceptable and must stop. Any criminal behaviour we are made aware of will be dealt with robustly.

Thankyou.

 

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The Issue

Petition to get Morecambe police to do the right thing! A video that has been shared of an individual throwing a poor feline off a cliff (presumed to be already deceased, but no proof of this- just what the guilty party have said!) The police say it happened ‘some time ago’ We don’t care how long ago! 

This is their statement; 

Earlier this evening we posted about a video we had been made aware of on social media which appeared to show a cat being thrown from a cliff into water and we wanted to give you an update.

After viewing the footage, we believe this happened some time ago and that the cat was already dead at the time of the incident and while distasteful and obviously upsetting to view we are satisfied no criminal offence has been committed.

The video has clearly attracted widespread attention and while we recognise it has caused distress and anger to many, we are also aware that some people have been targeting those shown in the video and their families and subjecting them to threats and anti-social behaviour. We are also aware that other people have been contacted and threatened in cases of mistaken identity. This is completely unacceptable and must stop. Any criminal behaviour we are made aware of will be dealt with robustly.

Thankyou.

 

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Petition created on 11 July 2023