A man was shot by a nail gun from a passing vehicle in Carlisle.
Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident, which happened on Scotland Road yesterday, June 4, just before 6.15pm.
It was near the Cumbria Park Hotel and the man, in his 20s, was shot at with a nail gun from a passing vehicle which was travelling in the direction of the city centre. The victim suffered a minor injury.
Acting Inspector Sarah Hodkinson said: “We are appealing for anyone who was in the area who may have witnessed this incident to get in touch.
“Fortunately this did not result in a serious injury, however this does not in anyway dilute the seriousness of this incident. This sort of behaviour will not be tolerated and officers are making enquiries to identify those responsible.”
Anyone with information can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it referencing incident number 212 of 4 June or call 101.
