Burnham-On-Sea police investigate seafront shooting incident

Published: October 4, 2008
Burnham-On-Sea police investigate seafront shooting incident

Police in Burnham-On-Sea were investigating an alleged shooting incident on the town's seafront on Saturday afternoon (October 4th).

Officers were called to the Esplanade Fish Bar, as pictured, at 12.55pm after a teenage boy walking outside was shot in the shoulder by an air rifle.

One eyewitness told Burnham-On-Sea.com: "A sixteen year old boy was shot in the shoulder by a man with an air rifle."

Police spokesman Steve Game confirmed: "Police were called at 12.54pm to the Esplanade Fish Bar. A 16 year-old victim was walking past and heard a bang, then felt a sting in his upper chest area."

"The inquiries found that a BB pellett had been shot at the teenager. The injuries were minor and his clothing had been wripped by the impact. Our investigation is continuing."

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