A MUCH-loved cat who perches on a railway station’s ticket -barriers has been attacked.
Nala was kicked by a group of teenagers before a commuter and rail staff intervened.
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Nala the cat became a local celebrity after frequently being spotted wandering around Stevenage Railway Station Credit: Facebook
It sparked outrage among passengers who love -seeing the friendly four-year-old moggy at Stevenage station in Hertfordshire.
One said online: “I saw Nala the other week and [she] helped me through the ticket barrier.
“Put a smile on my otherwise miserable commute. How or why would anyone hurt [her]?”
Another wrote: “I’m horrified that people could treat precious Nala in this way.”
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Nala’s owners said she had recovered and returned to her spot at the -station after the attack on November 19.
They posted: “She enjoys [her] freedom, spending some days entirely at home and others exploring or being perched at the station. We do not wish to restrict [her] freedom.
“We thank the anonymous member of the community who stood up for Nala and the station staff who intervened and hope the police will bring the perpetrators to justice.”
British Transport Police was approached for comment.
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