Police investigate report of man hit by projectile in Southbourne
Police are investigating after a man was reportedly hit in the leg by a projectile or BB gun pellet while sitting by a pond in Southbourne.
According to a post shared on Nextdoor, the incident occurred at around 3.50pm on Wednesday (October 15), near Slipper Road.
The post, which is attributed to the man's relative, said he was watching ducks by the pond when he was struck in the leg, leaving a large blue bruise.
It also claimed three young men wearing tracksuits were seen in the area. Two older men reportedly challenged them, after which they ran off along the main road towards Southbourne.
Sussex Police confirmed they have received a report of a person being hit by a projectile or BB gun pellet.
A force spokesperson said: “Our Neighbourhood Policing Team are reviewing the incident.
"Anyone with further information can report it to Sussex Police online, quoting serial 1148 of 15/10.”