Ban Scottish households from letting cats outside without a lead, report urges

A new report says cat containment areas should be set up in parts of Scotland - (Bane Shapiro-Tripp)

Cat lovers have been left hissing at a proposal to restrict areas where their beloved pets are allowed to roam and hunt wildlife.

With some 27 million birds slain each year, a new report is advising the Scottish Government to take drastic measures that include keeping cats locked inside - and even banning ownership altogether.