Police are investigating reports in Peasedown St John that teenage boys are killing wildlife and that a catapult was fired at a cat.
Police officers on patrol | Photo © Avon & Somerset Police
They are looking into various reports of anti-social behaviour in and around the village, particularly at Orchard Way.
The Peasedown and Paulton Neighbourhood Policing Team say: “In recent weeks, damage has been caused to bus shelters and trees.
“Also, there have been incidents of doors being knocked on in the very early hours and reports that a group of young males are involved in killing wildlife such as birds and hedgehogs.
“The group of young males involved in this behaviour are said to be aged around 14 years.
“Although the number of official reports to police is limited, the Neighbourhood Team are aware of several incidents that have not been reported.”
The police have received information that a cat has been injured by what they suspect was a catapult and that marbles have been fired at a property close to Orchard Way.
Letters have been distributed to homes in the area. In it the police say: “We are particularly concerned that some of the incidents involve a high-powered catapult.
“If you have any information CCTV or ring doorbell footage that could help with identifying those responsible, please call 101 and quote 5225191385.
“Alternatively contact your local Neighbourhood Team via the Avon & Somerset Police website.”
