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Police probe as teen spotted firing air rifle in Ironbridge

Police are investigating after a teenager fired what is believed to be an air rifle into the open air in Ironbridge

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It happened on the fields off Buildwas Road at around 6.20pm on Tuesday.

A woman attempted to approach the teenager but he ran off across the field.

He is described as being about 14-years-old, of average build, around 5ft 7in tall with sandy coloured hair.

He was believed to be wearing a red football shirt with the number 10 on the back at the time.

No-one was injured but police would like anyone who saw the incident, or who was in the area at the time to come forward.

PC San Rahim, of West Mercia Police, said: "We would like to reassure the community that this was an isolated incident and no-one was injured. We are however, keen to speak to the individual concerned or anyone else who saw the incident. Any information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, could help with our investigation."

Anyone with information should call West Mercia Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 quoting incident number 681S.

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