Cops investigated the incident in October 2023, at which time the former councillor attended a voluntary interview and was shown footage of the incident, but authorities ultimately decided there was insufficient evidence to press criminal charges.
A spokesperson from Northamptonshire Police added: "On August 23, 2023, Northamptonshire Police received a report of a cat being injured by a firework at a property in High Street, Whittlebury.
Shock moment cat Psycho Suki is BLOWN UP by IED planted in boobytrapped bird table THIS is the terrifying moment a cat was nearly blown up following a sick calculated attack by a local councillor.
In a statement on February 8, Whittlebury Parish Council said: “We are aware of the recent media coverage regarding an alleged incident involving one of our parish councillors.
“The incident in question, which reportedly took place in 2023, was investigated at the time by Northamptonshire Police who decided to not take any further action.
