RSPCA investigating after cat killed in horrific attack in North Yorkshire which was caught on video

The cat, which the RSPCA say is an unneutered male called Fidget, was killed in an attack in Thornaby at around 1am on Sunday.

Whether Fidget was killed directly by the dog was unclear, the RSPCA said, but reports suggested the cat was later strangled with a chain lead found around his neck and later found dead.

The charity said it was unable to release the footage, but has issued a screenshot as it appealed for information on a man pictured in the still.

RSPCA deputy chief inspector Emma Stainthorpe, who is investigating, said: “We have video footage showing a dog mauling a cat in the street and there is a man close by who clearly saw what happened. It’s absolutely shocking.

“A local person who heard the commotion managed to get some video footage and reported it to us.”

“Sadly, Fidget was deceased when he was found by locals so I collected his body and have now launched an investigation,” Emma added.

“I’m appealing to anyone who heard or saw the incident in the early hours of Sunday morning or anyone who recognises the man or dog in the footage to contact us on our appeal line on 0300 123 8018. All calls will be treated in the strictest of confidence.”