Man regrets shooting cats with crossbow: 'Wanted to scare them'

In Eindhoven, a man was arrested for shooting five cats with a crossbow, injuring them severely. The incidents began in November 2025, with three cats attacked in one week. The suspect confessed to the shootings, claiming he acted out of anger after being scratched by a cat. He targeted cats at night to avoid detection. The prosecutor expressed concern over the minor provocation leading to such actions, noting the calculated nature of the attacks. The man apologized and paid compensation to the cat owners. A psychologist assessed him as having diminished responsibility, indicating a low risk of reoffending. He plans to return to China after serving his sentence.