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.”
