In February 2025, multiple cats in Siming District, Xiamen, Fujian, were found injured by sharp objects. Public images showed cats with arrow-like objects lodged in their bodies, prompting public reports and concern. On February 24, Xiamen Siming police said they had received reports of intentional animal harm in an area under their jurisdiction, opened an investigation, and arrested the offender Li on the night of February 22. According to the police notice, Li, male, 36, used homemade tools to injure multiple cats. His conduct violated China's Public Security Administration Punishments Law, and he was placed under administrative detention on February 23.

After public reports, police confirmed intentional harm

This was not an isolated rumor triggered by a single image. Siming police said they received public reports of intentional harm to animals in a local area and arrested the offender on the night of February 22. The phrase 'injured multiple cats' confirmed that the case was not an accidental injury to one cat, but harm inflicted on several animals.

Homemade tools and the cruelty implied by multiple victims

The police notice did not detail the exact design of the tool, but public images republished by Guangming showed arrow-like objects lodged in cats' bodies. A homemade tool suggests preparation, carrying and use, not a passing emotion. Multiple victims also make the nature of the case clearer: small animals were repeatedly targeted.

Administrative detention, and why the case must still be remembered

Police said Li violated China's Public Security Administration Punishments Law and was placed under administrative detention on February 23. That is the publicly confirmed result under the current system. But for the injured cats, punishment cannot erase the pain already inflicted. The archive keeps this case so these animals' suffering is not treated as a trivial incident.

Timeline

• 2025-02-22: Siming police arrested the offender Li at night.
• 2025-02-23: Li was placed under administrative detention.
• 2025-02-24: Xiamen Siming police issued a public notice.

Public sources

• Guangming report with police notice and public images
• China News report on Siming police notice