Squirrels have been shot dead and a fox has been injured in a spate of attacks near Grange Road in Sutton.
The latest shooting happened on Sunday, January 25, when a squirrel was found dead with a pellet wound.
Sutton police are now hunting for the gunman, and haved upped their patrols around the Banbury Court area in Grange Road to help track them down.
A baby squirrel had to be put down at a wildlife centre after taking a pellet, and a fox was also seen limping away after being shot in the leg.
PC Heath Keogh, wildlife officer at Sutton Police station, said it appears someone with an air gun is using squirrels for target practice.
If you have any information call Sutton police on 101. You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Do you know the squirrel shooter? Call the news desk on 020 8722 6358 or email tom.gillespie@london.newsquest.co.uk
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