A series of sickening attacks on cats are being investigated by police after one was found with its ears and tail cut off and another stabbed.

The felines, Storm and Felix, were found mutilated in Snodland earlier this week.

Felix was found with a slice down his spine at Holborough Lakes but was later put down when taken to hospital.

While Storm, who had been missing from her owners for more than two weeks, was found dead in Sandy Lane.

Tessa Gould, from Borough Green, whose son Michael Broad owns the cat says the harrowing find has left her son heartbroken.

She said: "She has had her ears and tail cut off. Someone out there knows the monster that did this so please get in contact with the police.

"My son is heartbroken and I'm ready to inflict a lot of pain on whoever did this."

'It just shows what a crazy world we live in and how sick some people can be.'

Tessa has called for people in Snodland to stay aware as she "wouldn't want this happening to anyone else".

Michael told the Kent Messenger Storm was his first cat and she was only one year and a half old and he was burying her tonight.

He said: "I saw a post online saying a dead cat was found in Sandy Lane which is close to where I live and walked down there hoping it wasn't her.

"I was thinking no way can it be her, she's too quick and too smart to get killed but then I saw her laying there and burst into tears. I haven't slept in days.

"Her ears and tail were cut off to the bone. It was horrible.

"I couldn't believe it had happened. I wouldn't have been as surprised if she was hit by a car as we live on a main road, but never expected this.

"It just shows what a crazy world we live in and how sick some people can be."

The South London Animal Investigation Network (SLAIN) has been made aware of the grim incidents and is visiting the vets to find out more information on the attack.

The group is looking for any volunteers to help distribute leaflets about the attacks in Snodland.

Kent Police confirmed they are treating the killings as being intentionally caused by a person.

'Our neighbourhood officers are also aware of the incidents and will remain vigilant...'

Sergeant Sarah Alvey said: "We understand that hearing of these incidents will cause concern for cat owners but please be assured we will follow up on any reasonable line of enquiry that is reported to us.

"Our neighbourhood officers are also aware of the incidents and will remain vigilant for offending of this nature while they complete their routine patrols.

"If there is anyone who believes they have information that can assist with enquiries, I would encourage them to contact us at their earliest opportunity."

Contact police on 01622 604100 quoting 46/49177/21.

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