A former security guard has been jailed for a series of cat killings in night-time...

Published: 11:01 am July 30, 2021
Updated: 2:36 pm March 8, 2026
Brighton Cat Killer Jailed For Five Year Over 16 Attacks

A former security guard has been jailed for a series of cat killings in night-time attacks around Brighton today.

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Steve Bouquet, 55, was jailed at Hove Crown Court to five years for killing nine cats and injuring seven others. He was found guilty, following a trial, of 16 offences of criminal damage, in relation to the cats, and possession of a knife.

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