Casper the commuter cat killed in hit and run

Casper the cat, famous for travelling around Plymouth on the number 3 bus has died after being hit by a car while crossing the road to catch his bus.

I wrote about Casper back in September, after his owner discovered how he hopped on the bus around 10am every morning and sat on the back seat throughout its entire 11 mile route.

The feline would travel around his home city of Plymouth in Devon, for up to an hour before arriving back at the same stop.

Devastated owner Susan Finden, 65, said whoever ran over her cat failed to stop and help him.

She said: 'Many people knew Casper, who loved everyone.

'He enjoyed the bus journeys. Sadly a motorist hit him and did not stop.

'Casper died from his injuries. He will be greatly missed - he was a much loved pet who had so much character. Thank you to all those who befriended him.'