Witness appeal after person shot with air rifle in Lancing

Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman in her 90s was shot with an air rifle in Lancing on Wednesday (August 31).

A report was received of an air rifle being fired around Lancing Bowls Club in Manor Road at 2.25pm on Wednesday.

One person – a woman in her 90s – suffered minor injuries.

A group of young people were seen running from the scene.

Officers attended and conducted an extensive search of the area but could not locate them.

Neighbourhood policing officers will be maintaining a visible presence around the area over the coming days.

Anyone with information which could help police with their investigation is asked to report it online or call 101, quoting serial number 735 of 31/08.