A cat found decapitated in Wimbledon may be the latest victim of the so-called ‘Croydon cat killer’, it has been reported.

The charity South Norwood Animal Rescue and Liberty (SNARL) posted on its Facebook page that the cat’s death was being linked to the pet murderer, also known as the M25 animal killer.

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The decapitated cat was found on the morning on Saturday, March 18. A spokeswoman for SNARL declined to comment further on whereabouts in Wimbledon the cat had been found.

In the Facebook post, SNARL said: “The family have asked for privacy whilst they come to terms with the circumstances of their beloved cat’s murder.”