'Large black cat or panther' spotted in Co Down

Police say they have received a report of a large black cat or "possibly a panther" in Co Down.

The PSNI said it had been contacted about "a large black cat, possibly a panther" spotted in Newry.

On the PSNI's Newry and Mourne Facebook page, it said: "On June 16, 2017 at 11am Police received a report of what has been described as a large black cat, possibly a panther, sighted in the Moneymore Road area of Newry!

"If you do see an animal matching this description can you contact Police immediately and reference serial number 381 16/06/17. DO NOT APPROACH!"

Belfast Telegraph