Girl injured after being shot with air gun in horror attack
DETECTIVES are hunting for a suspect after a schoolgirl was shot TWICE with an air gun in a horrific attack.
The 11-year-old was rushed to hospital after the broad daylight attack in Darlington, Durham, yesterday.Cops have launched an investigation after the schoolgirl suffered injuries to her back and leg and was taken to Darlington Memorial Hospital. Officers are looking for the suspect and have started reviewing CCTV footage while making local inquiries.Sergeant James Woodcock, from Darlington Neighbourhood Police Team, said: “This is obviously a very concerning incident for all involved and we will be increasing patrols in the area to provide reassurance to the local community.
“If anyone has any information that could help our investigation then please come forward and speak to us.” Anyone with any information can call Durham Constabulary on 101, quoting incident number 327 of August 15, or report it via the website using the 101 Live Chat,
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