Opossum set on fire
Bathurst, NSW (AU)

Incident Date: Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008

Disposition: Open

Suspect(s) Unknown - We need your help!

Police are investigating a case of animal cruelty after an opossum was found burned alive in the New South Wales central west last month.

Members of an animal rescue organisation were called to a park in William Street at Bathurst on November 18 after receiving reports a possum was being harassed.

They arrived to find a possum had been set on fire.

The animal was rescued and taken to a nearby vet, where it had to be put down because of its injuries.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1 800 333 000.

If you have information on this case, please contact:
Crime Stoppers
1 800 333 000

References

• ABC News - Dec 1, 2008

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