MP for Carshalton and Wallington Elliot Colburn highlighted concerns over the spate of cat killings in south London and confirmed more killings in recent days.
Talks of the Croydon Cat Killer occurred in parliament last week, as Conservative MPs expressed their desire to increase animal cruelty sentences to a maximum of 5 years.
Colburn welcomed the Animal Welfare Bill, which is being brought forward by Conservative MP for West Dorset Chris Loder.
He said: “I have heard from a number of constituents about their ongoing concerns about the Croydon Cat Killer, and sadly I understand that there have been more killings in recent days.
“Unfortunately, is still an open investigation and we’re no closer to finding the truth.”
The Met Police debunked the Croydon Cat Killer myth in 2018, claiming ‘there is no evidence of human involvement’.
SNARL openly questioned these findings and have continued investigations since.
Loder said: “Only last month a man was convicted of burning his cat in a hot oven, flushing her down the toilet, strangling her and throwing her against the wall.
“He received an 18-week suspended sentence and was banned from keeping pets for 10 years.
“He was ordered to pay a mere £440 in cost.”
Colburn added: “South Norwood Animal Rescue Liberty (SNARL) and the South London Animal Investigation Network (SLAIN) are continuing their investigations.
“I would encourage anybody with any information to come forward and speak to police.”
Colburn and his fiancé Jed have several animals themselves: dogs, horses, sheep, pigs, chickens, and ducks.
He said: “As a person who has gown up with animals, I am proud that Conservatives are bringing forward legislation to properly punish animal cruelty in this country.
“Perpetrators’ wicked behaviour will not be tolerated.”
The legislation is widely supported by animal welfare charities like Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, Cats Protection, the International Fund for Animal Welfare, and the Finn’s Law campaign
It passed unanimously on Friday 23 October, and is now to be scrutinised by the Public Bill Committee.
