Man arrested after 15 year old shot in face with BB gun in Worksop

Police closed the A66 near Cockermouth shortly before 6am on Saturday

Police have arrested a man after a teenager was shot in the face with a BB gun.

The 15-year-old boy suffered two blisters - one on his check and the other on his arm – after being hit by ball bearings. The incident happened in Ryton Street in Worksop on Monday 18th October at around 2.30pm.

Detectives are questioning a 29-year-old man on suspicion of assault and possession of an imitation firearm.

Detective Inspector Temple, added:" We encourage people to help us protect our communities by reporting any information about weapon-enabled crime to us.”