Reward offered over 'disgusting' cat attack

A £1000 reward has been offered by a businessman for information after a vicious attack on a pet cat.

As reported in Saturday's Evening News, the animal was savagely attacked and killed by two dogs in Livingston.

Now a Midlothian businessman wants to help catch those responsible.

Ron Davidson, 61, of Bilston Glen, said: "If these people can do this to an animal then they can do it to a child.

"I am offering up this reward in the hope that there will be a conviction."

The incident happened just after midnight on Wednesday in the Dedridge area of Livingston.

The cat's owner Scott Buist, 42, was woken from his sleep by the sound of dogs barking outside his family house, where he lives with his wife and daughter.

Two youths were seen running away with the dogs, thought to be a black Staffordshire bull terrier and a white Alsatian.

Mr Davidson, owner of PM Solutions in Bilston Glen, said: "These attackers knew exactly what they were doing and it was absolutely disgusting."

Police are searching for two youths, described as white and about 5ft 8ins. Anyone with information can call 0131-311 3131 or Crimestoppers on 0800-555 111.