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
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