Boy shoots bearing gun at girls
A boy aged about 10 shot at two schoolgirls with a ball bearing gun as they walked close to a play area in Heath Hayes.A boy aged about 10 shot at two schoolgirls with a ball bearing gun as they walked close to a play area in Heath Hayes. One of the girls was hit on the arm – and the attack has led to calls for ball bearing guns to be banned from sale. All three district councillors representing Heath Hayes East and Wimblebury have now called for ball bearing guns to be banned. A 16-year-old girl and her teenage friend were walking through the park area off Meadow Way at 4.30pm on Sunday when three pellets were fired at them. Read the full story in the Express & Star
A boy aged about 10 shot at two schoolgirls with a ball bearing gun as they walked close to a play area in Heath Hayes.
One of the girls was hit on the arm – and the attack has led to calls for ball bearing guns to be banned from sale.
All three district councillors representing Heath Hayes East and Wimblebury have now called for ball bearing guns to be banned.
A 16-year-old girl and her teenage friend were walking through the park area off Meadow Way at 4.30pm on Sunday when three pellets were fired at them.
The gun is thought to have been fired by a boy who was aged around 10. One of the girls was hit on the right arm, marking her skin.
The boy was described as being average to plump build, had short dark hair and was wearing a baseball cap and red England top.
Inspector Mat Derrick said: "We are treating this seriously."Anyone with information should call 08453 302010 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
