POLICE are investigating an incident in which a teenager was shot with an air rifle in Chadwell St Mary.

The incident happened yesterday (Saturday, 14 November) and the boy required treatment in hospital.

A police statement says: "We're investigating an incident which was reported to us in Camden Close, at 2.20pm.

"A teenage boy had sustained a small wound to his back which we believe was caused by the discharge of an air weapon.

"The boy was taken to hospital for treatment. His injury is thankfully not serious.

"At this stage, no arrests have been made and we're following a number of targeted lines of enquiry.

"Anyone with information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, is asked to get in contact with us, quoting crime reference 42/181889/26.

"You can let us know by submitting a report on our website where you can use our online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm.

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"Visit https://www.essex.police.uk/digital101to find out more about our website reporting services. Alternatively, you can call us on 101.

"If you would like to make an anonymous report, you can contact independent charity Crimestoppers on Twitter at @CrimestoppersUK, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111."