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Child almost shot in the face by air rifle in Kidderminster

A child narrowly missed being hit in the face by an air rifle after the weapon was fired in Kidderminster.

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The air rifle was fired near Jubilee Drive, Kidderminster. Photo: Google Maps.

The air rifle was fired near Jubilee Drive and a discharged pellet came very close to a child's face.

Wyre Forest Police is now appealing for any information on the people involved in the incident yesterday.

The force made a statement on Facebook: "We received a report that someone had fired an air rifle near to Jubilee Drive, Kidderminster and the pellet had narrowly missed a child's face.

"We are keen to identify the person/persons involved. If anyone has any information regarding this incident please call 101 quoting reference number 00404_I_18082022."

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