Man hit by gun pellet

Tuesday 5th August 2008, 11:50AM BST.

A Broseley man is believed to have been shot with an air gun while in his garden.The man was struck by a silver pellet in his garden in Prestage Close at about 3pm on Saturday. He was not seriously injured.

Police are investigating if the incident is linked to another in Forester Road early on Saturday evening.

The occupant of the house heard a bang and found a pellet in the conservatory.

The pellet is also believed to have been fired from an air weapon.

Anyone with information on either incident should call police on 08457 444888.



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