A CAT had to have its eye taken out after it was shot in the eye with a pellet gun.

Police have appealed for information after the incident which happened on Abertillery Road, Blaina sometime between 5.30am and 7am on 5th February.

Due to the seriousness of the injury, the cat had to have its eye removed.

They ask that anyone who witnessed the incident or with information relating to it call 101 quoting log 375 05/02/16.