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Woman shot in the neck by air pellet in York car park

Tue 6 Feb

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Tue 6 Feb 2024  @ 12:56pm
YorkMix
Crime, News

A woman was hit in the neck by a pellet from an air gun close to a York supermarket.

It happened at around 6pm on Sunday (4 February) as the victim walked across the car park of the Spar store in Turner Close, Heworth.

The woman needed treatment for a puncture wound and swelling to her neck.

A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “Police in York are appealing for witnesses and information after a woman was shot in her neck by what is believed to be an air rifle.

“They would also like to speak to the kind member of public who came to the victims aid but left before the police arrived.”

If you can help police, you can contact them on the numbers below.

How to help the police

  • Call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for the Force Control Room
  • Contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via the website
  • Quote reference number 12240021466


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