Police are seeking to hint two youngsters observed close to the place the “mutilated” stays of 2 kittens had been present in west London.
The Met police had been tipped off on 3 May after reported sightings of a female and male teen allegedly dismembering the animals at Ickenham Road in Ruislip.
Sgt Babs Rock mentioned CCTV pictures of the teens working from the scene has been launched so the suspects will also be recognized and be interviewed through police.
“This is an incredibly distressing incident which I know has caused concern in the local community,” mentioned Rock.
The male is described through police as 5ft 6in (168cm) tall, with brief darkish hair, whilst the feminine is described as the similar top however with lengthy purple hair.
The boy used to be believed to be dressed in a depressing jacket with lengthy sleeves, with blue denims, and the girl used to be mentioned to be dressed in a white most sensible with black shorts whilst sporting a crimson jumper – which she later placed on.
According to police, the boy used to be additionally observed sporting a black holdall, which “sadly is thought to have contained the kittens”.
Rock mentioned: “If you know these two individuals, then please come forward to us, we would like to speak with them as soon as possible.”
The Met mentioned there were different assaults on animals within the space, together with on swans and geese centered through catapults. However, those are believed to be break free the kittens incident.
Police have written to oldsters by means of native colleges to boost consciousness about animal cruelty and to invite oldsters to talk to their kids about those incidents.
Anyone with knowledge or pictures from dashcams is prompt to phone 101, quoting CAD3355/03MAY, or record what they know anonymously by means of CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111.