Police are appealing for witnesses after a 13-year-old boy was alleged to have been wounded by an air rifle in Barrow.
The incidents occurred on Cambridge Street and Bolton Street, Barrow, on December 28 between 3.30pm and 4pm.
The teenager was taken to Furness General Hospital and later transferred to Alderhey Children’s Hospital with a back injury.
He has since been discharged.
Officers would like to hear from anyone with information regarding the incident.
Anyone with information can contact police on 101, quoting incident number 153 of December 28 2020.
Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.