Parish Councillor Resigns Over Allegations of Explosive Trap Injuring Cat

James Garnor stepped down from Whittlebury Parish Council after accusations of rigging a bird feeder with explosives that left a neighbor's cat traumatized.

• James Garnor, a Whittlebury Parish Councillor, resigned on February 7, 2025, following allegations he set up a bird feeder rigged with explosives targeting a neighbor's cat.
• The incident, which occurred in April 2023, left an 11-year-old tabby named Suki with singed whiskers and lasting behavioral changes, according to her owner Nikki Elam.
• Footage circulated within the Northamptonshire village shows the cat leaping from the bird feeder as a firework explodes, sparking local outrage and media attention.
• Northamptonshire Police investigated the claims but found insufficient evidence to file criminal charges, instead addressing the matter under anti-social behavior legislation in March 2024.
• The Whittlebury Parish Council stated it could not intervene in private disputes but emphasized its commitment to animal welfare, while some locals debated the severity of the incident.

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