Police have arrested a man this afternoon following numerous reports from the public regarding the death of cats in the Richmond Green area of Carlisle.
A 17-year-old man, from Carlisle, has been arrested on suspicion of offences related to animal cruelty linked to recent reports and remains in police custody.
A lurcher type dog has also been seized from an address in Carlisle.
The arrest follows reports of three separate cat deaths in the Richmond Green and Raffles area of Carlisle, the cats are suspected to have been attacked by dogs.
Police have received several calls regarding the same incidents following a subsequent social media post.
Officers have increased their presence in the area as enquiries continue and to provide reassurance.
Anyone with information can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it quoting incident number 1 of 25 May 2026. You can also call 101 quoting the same incident number.