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Ex-Lawyer Sues Police and RSPCA Over Cat Seizure
17 Jul
Summary
- Former solicitor alleges officers used an axe to enter her home.
- She claims she was violently pushed to the ground during the raid.
- The seizure followed a report of alleged mistreatment of her cat.
A former solicitor, Katherine Theodotou, 79, has initiated legal proceedings against the RSPCA and the Metropolitan Police. She claims officers smashed through her north London front door with an axe and violently pushed her to the ground during a raid on her home. This action was reportedly taken following a report alleging mistreatment of her cat, Rita.
Ms. Theodotou, a former human rights lawyer, contends that the report was malicious and that her cat was pampered and well-cared for. She is seeking damages for assault, trespass, negligence, and harassment. However, the RSPCA stated that the cat's condition was concerning when seized, inconsistent with home care. A judge refused an interim injunction for the cat's immediate return, with the case for damages and Rita's return to proceed later.
