Police seek boys who "fired gun at children"

The incident took place in Thurnscoe, between 2pm and 4pm on Saturday, September 23.

Two boys aged 11 or 12 reportedly used a BB gun to make two 11-year-old boys jump into a pit pond off Tudor Street.

One boy allegedly fired a pellet at one victim as he jumped in the water, causing minor injuries.

PC Simon Womersley said: “We have been working closely with local schools and our partners to educate children and parents on the dangers of jumping into open water and the use of BB guns.

“At the time of the incident there were a number of people around the pit pond, including dog-walkers and people who were fishing.

“I’d like to ask those people to contact us if they spoke to either of the two boys or witnessed the incident. 

“Similarly, if anyone reading this thinks they know who was involved, please get in touch with us.”

The two boys were described as white, with one wearing a red T-shirt and the other wearing a white T-shirt.

Anyone with information is urged to call police on 101, quoting incident number 617 of September 28.

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.